Fresh Line27 March 2018 · A12/0485/18 · Notified by: Greece · Soaps
Due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, these products may be mistaken for a foodstuff and attract the curiosity of children.
Official alert →Dangerous cosmetics recalled in the EU
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Most frequently reported substances
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)
DORALL Collection – 24 PURE27 March 2018 · A12/0503/18 · Notified by: Lithuania · Hand and body lotion
The cream contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI).
Official alert →Unknown – Крем-бальзам "Целитель"27 March 2018 · A12/0495/18 · Notified by: Estonia · Skin cream
The cream contains a mixture of methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MI/MCI) (measured value: 0.0003%).
Official alert →Kruidvat – Eeltsokken26 March 2018 · A12/0483/18 · Notified by: Netherlands · Anti-callus socks
The product is highly corrosive due to its high acidity (pH 0.8).
Official alert →Christina – Forever Young26 March 2018 · A12/0484/18 · Notified by: Latvia · Skin care product
The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.0004% by weight) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) (measured value: 0.0006% by weight) .
Official alert →REAL TIME – Bella Vanilla23 March 2018 · A12/0481/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 0.0036% by weight).
Official alert →L'ARÔME – L’ARÔME PARFUMES23 March 2018 · A12/0482/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrances d-limonene, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional and coumarin (measured values: 0.062 %, 0.074 %, 0.64 % and 0.31 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →Stitch – N˚822 March 2018 · A12/0465/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the following fragrances:
Official alert →LA RIVE – H.I.M22 March 2018 · A12/0464/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrances geraniol, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.0072 %, 0.0042 % and 0.0012 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →C2U – Jealousy Silver22 March 2018 · A12/0463/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrances d-limonene (measured value: 0.0041% by weight), citronellol (measured value: 0.02% by weight) and butylphenyl methylpropional (measured value: 0.24% by weight).
Official alert →JIL SANDER – SUN - JIL SANDER SHAKE22 March 2018 · A12/0455/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 0.0022 % by weight).
Official alert →Unknown – Sweet Kiss22 March 2018 · A12/0453/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.022 %, 0.041 % and 0.0012 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →ONLYOU COSMETICS – ESKODA PINK22 March 2018 · A12/0451/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The product contains the fragrances D-Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Isoeugenol and Hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.043 %, 0.35%, 0.0017 %, 0.0045 % and 0.96 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →CHAT D'OR – la bella rosa22 March 2018 · A12/0450/18 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume
The perfume contains the fragrances geraniol (measured value: 0.0051% by weight) and butylphenyl methylpropional (measured value: 0.0066% by weight).
Official alert →KARIN HERZOG – DAY PROTECTION15 March 2018 · A12/0404/18 · Notified by: France · Face cream
The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI).
Official alert →Bellitas Limited /, Strictly professional – Manicure Mask23 February 2018 · A12/0304/18 · Notified by: Lithuania · Manicure mask
The product contains the preservative methyldibromo glutaronitrile. This substance may cause skin irritation, an allergic skin reaction and respiratory irritation.
Official alert →BNC manicure Miss Rou /, DAEWON COSMETICS – Super Nail Hardner21 February 2018 · A12/0290/18 · Notified by: Romania · Nail polish
The product contains dibutyl phthalate which is toxic to reproduction.
Official alert →Strictly professional – Skin pedicure mask19 February 2018 · A12/0278/18 · Notified by: Lithuania · Pedicure mask
The product contains the preservative methyldibromo glutaronitrile. This substance may cause skin irritation, an allergic skin reaction and respiratory irritation.
Official alert →Lovea – SPF 30 Haute Protection9 February 2018 · A12/0226/18 · Notified by: Estonia · Sunscreen
The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.011% by weight).
Official alert →Matte Liquid – LIPSTICK & LINER8 February 2018 · A12/0207/18 · Notified by: Ireland · Lipstick
The product contains arsenic (measured value: 1.35 mg/kg), lead (measured value: 9.48 mg/kg), nickel (measured value: 8.03 mg/kg) and chromium VI (measured value: 16.3 mg/kg).
Official alert →The Bronze Palette – EYESHADOW8 February 2018 · A12/0206/18 · Notified by: Ireland · Eyeshadow palette
The product contains arsenic (measured value up to 4.87 mg/kg), lead (measured value up to 27 mg/kg), nickel (measured value up to 41.8 mg/kg) and chromium VI (measured value up to 43.6 mg/kg).
Official alert →Konad – Image Plate5 February 2018 · A12/0192/18 · Notified by: Norway · Glue for false nails
The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value 0.07% by weight).
Official alert →Dina Bellè – B-105 February 2018 · A12/0191/18 · Notified by: Norway · False eyelash glue
The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.1% by weight).
Official alert →BL – Ultra Plus5 February 2018 · A12/0190/18 · Notified by: Norway · False eyelash glue
The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.11% by weight).
Official alert →BSQ / Caro bright+ – Lightening Beauty Lotion8 January 2018 · A12/0015/18 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening product
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 2.7% by weight).
Official alert →Sheba Nails – Brush-On Resin5 January 2018 · A12/0002/18 · Notified by: Norway · Glue for false nails
The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value 0.05% by weight).
Official alert →NEWA – Lift gel activateur19 December 2017 · A12/1871/17 · Notified by: France · Facial gel
The product contains N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 126 µg/kg).
Official alert →Envie – Crema Mani dermoprotettiv14 December 2017 · A12/1852/17 · Notified by: Estonia · Hand cream
The hand cream contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.00021% by weight).
Official alert →dm alverde – naturschön Peelingmaske8 December 2017 · A12/1802/17 · Notified by: Germany · Peel-off mask
The product contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity 300000 cfu/ml) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected.
Official alert →G&G – Teint Uniforme-Lighteni5 December 2017 · A12/1770/17 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening product
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 1.1% by weight).
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.