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 product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. Moreover, the product contains the preservatives. methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. These substances cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Additionally, the product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: 0.27%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: 0.1%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.8%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 2.48%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 3.5%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.88 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser that may trigger allergic reactions and cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: 0.5 %). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product's list of ingredients contains formaldehyde, which is a skin sensitiser, can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value: 10% by weight).
Official alert →The product contains an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value 5%).
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
