Nubian Kids – Mlieko na opaľovanie sprej22 January 2020 · A12/00123/20 · Notified by: Czechia · Baby sunscreen
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.8).
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AllBUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (4209)HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE (135)HYDROQUINONE (126)METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (100)METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (78)LINALOOL (33)CINNAMAL (32)P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE (32)CITRONELLOL (30)HEXYL CINNAMAL (29)BENZYL ALCOHOL (26)GERANIOL (25)BENZYL SALICYLATE (23)HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (22)TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE (19)FORMALDEHYDE (17)KOJIC ACID (17)LIMONENE (16)COUMARIN (14)HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (14)ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (14)ISOBUTYLPARABEN (13)CITRAL (12)P-AMINOPHENOL (9)
Clear Essence – Skin Beautifying Milk21 January 2020 · A12/00102/20 · Notified by: Austria · Skin-lightening product
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.42 % by weight).
Official alert →Fitocosmetic – KPEM-XHA15 January 2020 · A12/00057/20 · Notified by: Lithuania · hair-dye
The product contains preservative 2-phenoxyethanol (measured value: 1.4%) that may cause sensitization, irritation, contact allergic reactions. Phenoxyethanol is haematotoxic and a mild irritant, and may damage blood and liver.
Official alert →Golden Pearl – Beauty cream23 December 2019 · A12/00076/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 3,3 mg/kg).
Official alert →Daggett & Ramsdell – Knee & elbow lightening cream23 December 2019 · A12/00081/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 2,5 mg/kg).
Official alert →PERFECT WHITE – Lightening beauty cream23 December 2019 · A12/00082/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains betamethasone (measured value: 1,93 mg/kg).
Official alert →O'Tentika – Fade out cream23 December 2019 · A12/00083/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 0,4 mg/kg).
Official alert →Fair & Lovely – Brightening moisturising solution23 December 2019 · A12/00085/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0,01 %).
Official alert →GC, Golden Care – Extra whitening cream with fruit extracts23 December 2019 · A12/00087/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 4500 mg/kg).
Official alert →New Face – Whitening cream23 December 2019 · A12/00090/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 25400 mg/kg).
Official alert →Seven herbal – Ubtan23 December 2019 · A12/00092/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 5,4 mg/kg).
Official alert →Diana – Creme C.T.R.23 December 2019 · A12/00093/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 13600 mg/kg).
Official alert →Henna Vital – HENNA HAIR COLOR17 December 2019 · A12/00044/19 · Notified by: Austria · Hair dye
The product contains sodium perborate (calculated value: 12,8 %), which releases boron (measured value 1,7 %) and an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value > 7.3%, > 2 % in final solution). Contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system or damage the unborn child. PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis
Official alert →Natural Face – Beauty cream3 December 2019 · A12/1940/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 17300 mg/kg).
Official alert →Feique3 December 2019 · A12/1939/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 19700 mg/kg).
Official alert →Flori's - Duo – Creme de visage a l'huille d'Argan3 December 2019 · A12/1938/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 8300 mg/kg).
Official alert →Faiza – Beauty cream3 December 2019 · A12/1932/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 28500 mg/kg).
Official alert →Feique – Whitening Anti-Freckle Pckage3 December 2019 · A12/1931/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 16400 mg/kg).
Official alert →Aneeza Cosmetics, Eleven Herbal – Ubtan with sunscreen3 December 2019 · A12/1927/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 9,5 mg/kg).
Official alert →Unknown – Rose Cream3 December 2019 · A12/1930/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 4,8 mg/kg).
Official alert →abalico – Eyelash Serum3 December 2019 · A12/1916/19 · Notified by: Germany · Eyelash growth product
The product contains Tafluprost ethyl amide (measured value: 0,0026 %), which should be used under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Official alert →Beauty Clinic – Cream with lycopene3 December 2019 · A12/1936/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin ligthening product
The product contains mercury (measured value: 11200 mg/kg).
Official alert →Unknown – Muravjinyj spirt29 November 2019 · A12/1898/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Skin cleansing product
According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains an excessive amount of formic acid (declared value: 1.4%).
Official alert →Unknown – Bornaja kislota29 November 2019 · A12/1899/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Skin cleansing products
According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains an excessive amount of formic acid (declared value: 3%).
Official alert →AS Lashes – Brow Henna medium brown26 November 2019 · A12/1832/19 · Notified by: Slovenia · Brow henna dye
The product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 7.3 %), p-aminophenol (measured value: 14%) and m-aminophenol (measured value: 2.9%).
Official alert →Indus Valley – Gel coloration26 November 2019 · A12/1829/19 · Notified by: Slovenia · Hair dye
The product contains too much p-aminophenol (measured value: 1.7% by weight).
Official alert →KISS – Brush – on Gel Nail Kit20 November 2019 · A12/1773/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Artificial nails kit
According to the list of ingredients the brush-on gel contains tetrahydrofuran, which use is forbidden in cosmetic products.
Official alert →Fair and White, Miss White – Lait eclaircissant / Lightening body lotion25 October 2019 · A12/1662/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.4 % by weight).
Official alert →Radiant Glow botanical – Brightening lotion25 October 2019 · A12/1661/19 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.05 % by weight).
Official alert →Bevola24 October 2019 · A12/1652/19 · Notified by: Germany · Shampoo/shower gel
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria, including Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria which may be considered opportunistic pathogen and is often resistant to antibiotics.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.