Cosmetics reported through Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products – mostly because they contain prohibited or restricted substances.
5,563 alerts since 2015
The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: 4.3) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 25.0% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 12600 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 9270 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value 0.02% by weight). This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Hydroquinone (2.0%). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 10900 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Use of the product could result in ocular and ophthalmic side-effects and it should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child.
Official alert →According to the ingredient list, the make-up does not contain authorised Chromium (III) based colourants, but contains chromium (measured value up to: 6.8 mg/kg), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Chromium can be sensitising, trigger allergic reactions and could cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value 0.02% by weight). This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can easily detach from it, in particular if the product is bitten. A small child may them put it in the mouth and choke on them. Additionally, due to the product's composing ingredients, the small parts ending in the digestive tube can damage the health of the child.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains retinoic acid (tretinoin), which should be prescribed by and used under the supervision of a practitioner and is forbidden in cosmetic products. Retinoic acid is teratogenic and can lead to embryopathy and affect or kill the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains lead (measured values up to: 12 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 260000 cfu/g) . If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.8). Consequently, user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Meclofenoxate, which is a sympathicomimetic amine. Sympathicomimetic amines affect the function of the central nervous system and should not be applied on the skin.
Official alert →The product contains nickel, arsenic and lead (measured values: up to 62 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, respectively). Nickel, arsenic and lead are prohibited substances in cosmetic products. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Arsenic is toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.
Official alert →The ready-to-use product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: up to 2.8% as free base) and insufficient couplers to inactivate its toxicity. PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →Glass fragments may be left on the bottom of the glass jar. Users may inadvertently take them and risk cuts on the skin (hands, body).
Official alert →The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g). In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.
Official alert →The product contains 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (measured values: up to 0,14% by weight). 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone causes serious eye and skin irritation, is harmful if swallowed, and may cause respiratory irritation.
Official alert →The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 1.200.000 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 150 000 cfu/g for yeasts). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 15590 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 8061 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 7502 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0,021 % by weight). Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
