Alerts mentioning BORIC ACID
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
Most frequently reported substances
Evterpa – Lotion with tea tree oil for fungal skin and nails17 March 2020 · A11/00038/20 · Notified by: Bulgaria · Skin lotionAccording to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child.
Official alert → Evterpа – Anti-fungal lotion on the skin2 October 2019 · INFO/0113/19 · Notified by: Bulgaria · Anti-fungal sprayAccording to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron.
Official alert → Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.