APATITE – Whitening Toothpaste24 October 2019 · A12/1645/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Toothpaste
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products.
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APATITE – Newchito Plus-1 Toothpaste24 October 2019 · A12/1644/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Toothpaste
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products.
Official alert →APATITE – Denta Care Toothpaste24 October 2019 · A12/1643/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Toothpaste
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products.
Official alert →APATITE – Professional 7%23 October 2019 · A12/1624/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Toothpaste
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products.
Official alert →MAYURI HENNA – Premium Quality Henna Powder23 October 2019 · A12/1609/19 · Notified by: Slovenia · Hair dye
The final product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.8 %). PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →Funny Products – Funny Faces Temporary Tattoos17 October 2019 · A12/1567/19 · Notified by: Czechia · Temporary tattoo
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →Unknown – Children's Bath & Shower gel Duck2 October 2019 · A12/1489/19 · Notified by: Germany · Bath and shower gel
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 260 000 cfu/g) among which Burkholderia cepacia.
Official alert →Evterpа – Anti-fungal lotion on the skin2 October 2019 · INFO/0113/19 · Notified by: Bulgaria · Anti-fungal spray
According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron.
Official alert →PS... Prep & Perfect – Primer Water18 September 2019 · A12/1409/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Primer Spray
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 160 000 cfu/g) among which presumably Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas.
Official alert →PS... Prep & Perfect – Primer Spray18 September 2019 · A12/1408/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Primer spray
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 380 000 cfu/g) among which presumably Pseudomonas.
Official alert →PS... Prep & Perfect – Primer Water18 September 2019 · A12/1407/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Primer Spray
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 310 000 cfu/g) among which presumably Pseudomonas.
Official alert →MEITAN – Hyaluronic Fluid-Gel5 September 2019 · A12/1350/19 · Notified by: Estonia · Hyaluronic gel
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI)(measured value: 0.007 %), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.
Official alert →Khadi – Natural Hair Color5 September 2019 · A12/1354/19 · Notified by: Poland · Hair colouring product
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values exceeding 100 cfu/g).
Official alert →Unknown – UNA Bond Nail Glue30 August 2019 · A12/1322/19 · Notified by: Cyprus · Glue for false nails
The product contains chloroform (measured concentration 26.8% in weight).
Official alert →MoLash – Eyelash serum20 August 2019 · A12/1286/19 · Notified by: Czechia · Eyelash growth serum
According to the label the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Official alert →Delia Cosmetics – My WOW Lashes20 August 2019 · A12/1285/19 · Notified by: Czechia · Eyelash growth serum
According to the label the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Official alert →Horse Health – Skoraja pomosh12 August 2019 · A12/1264/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Body gel
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →GRATIA – Krem glicerynowy9 August 2019 · A12/1258/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Hand cream
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →GRATIA – Krem glicerynowy9 August 2019 · A12/1257/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Hand cream
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →Unknown – Zolotoj Us8 August 2019 · A12/1256/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Body gel
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →GRATIA – Krem glicerynowy8 August 2019 · A12/1255/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Hand cream
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →Horse Health – Concentrated gel & balm for feet8 August 2019 · A12/1242/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Body gel
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
Official alert →BSQ /, Caro bright+ – Caro bright+ Lemon6 August 2019 · A12/1227/19 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening product
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 2.8% by weight).
Official alert →Permatex – Fast Orange Hand Cleaner30 July 2019 · A12/1181/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Hand cleaner
The relevant batches of the product contain methylisothiazolinone, which cannot be used in leave-on products.
Official alert →Ayumi Naturals – Shikakai Powder 100% Natural Hair Cleanser17 July 2019 · A12/1122/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Hair care product
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values: 2 200 000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured values: 9 500 cfu/g).
Official alert →Ayumi Naturals – 100% Pure (Mehandi) Henna Powder17 July 2019 · A12/1121/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Colouring powder
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values: 40 000 cfu/g).
Official alert →Manzoor A-1 – Zarqa Henna9 July 2019 · A12/1056/19 · Notified by: Ireland · Henna product
The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 100000 cfu/g) and yeast and mould (measured value up to: 2400 cfu/g).
Official alert →Careprost – Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution5 July 2019 · A12/1027/19 · Notified by: Lithuania · Eyelash enhancing serum
According to the label the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Official alert →ANYLADY – Professional Mineral 12-color Matte Eyeshadow26 June 2019 · A12/0980/19 · Notified by: Slovakia · Eye shadow
The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 507 mg/kg).
Official alert →Care 4 lashes – Eyelash booster12 June 2019 · A12/0900/19 · Notified by: Finland · Eyelash growth serum
The product contains the pharmacologically active substance bimatoprost.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.