Maycheer – Ultra Protect SPF 90+ Dry Touch Sunblock26 August 2026 · SR/02357/26 · Notified by: Germany · Sun protection cream

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.

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SKALA – DIVINO POTÃO10 June 2026 · SR/03702/25 · Notified by: France · Hair care product

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.

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SKALA – Mais Cachos1 June 2026 · SR/03667/25 · Notified by: France · Haircare product

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.00054%), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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SKALA – Divina Cor29 May 2026 · SR/03658/25 · Notified by: France · Hair-care product

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.00078 %), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Hairdreams – PH & SHINE regulating shine conditioner4 May 2026 · SR/01353/26 · Notified by: Austria · Hair conditioner

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Hairdreams – ph & Shine conditioner 1 April 2026 · SR/00986/26 · Notified by: Germany · Hair conditioner

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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ISOLDA – Beeswax Body Lotion 19 December 2025 · SR/04465/25 · Notified by: Czechia · Body lotion

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These can cause eye damage and allergic skin reactions.

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ISOLDA – Gold body lotion 19 December 2025 · SR/04466/25 · Notified by: Czechia · Body lotion

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Cielo Alto – Sole5 December 2025 · SR/04281/25 · Notified by: Italy · Hair and body cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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SKALA – Amido de Milho23 October 2025 · SR/03663/25 · Notified by: France · Hair-care product

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.0008 %), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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SKALA – Jaborandi e Camélia do campo20 October 2025 · SR/03662/25 · Notified by: France · Hair conditioner

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.0005 %), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Cire & Shine 20 May 2025 · SR/01931/25 · Notified by: Italy · Hair wax

The product contains the preservative methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI causes severe skin burns, eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Rougj – Rougj Plus Active gocce concentrate8 May 2024 · A12/01175/24 · Notified by: Italy · Tanning drops

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product contains the preservative methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI causes severe skin burns, eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Shahnaz Husain – Plant stem cell skin redensifying serum24 April 2024 · A12/01026/24 · Notified by: Norway · Skin serum

According to the list of ingredients, the cosmetic 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.

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Shahnaz Husain – Plant stem cell skin renewal cream24 April 2024 · A12/01025/24 · Notified by: Norway · Skin cream

According to the list of ingredients, the cosmetic 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.

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Glamour and Shine14 December 2023 · A12/03071/23 · Notified by: Austria · Cosmetic set

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.002 % and 0.005 %) and benzisothiazolinone (measured value: up to 0.0005 %), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Moreover, benzisothiazolinone causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.

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Wiener Kosmetikum – Aromawickel medium10 October 2023 · A12/02487/23 · Notified by: Austria · Bandages for aromatherapy

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.0013% and 0.0048%), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

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MARKWINS – POP GIRL BEAUTY CASES AND SETS25 July 2023 · A12/01722/23 · Notified by: Spain · Beauty sets

The make-up of the set contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

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Pop – Girls Mini Beauty Case Set4 May 2023 · A12/00960/23 · Notified by: Austria · Cosmetics kit

Parts of the product (heart-shaped red nail varnish and heart-shaped yellow nail varnish) contain a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.00070 % and 0.00019 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

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Sun2 Fruit Passion8 December 2022 · A12/01721/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Body lotion

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons.

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Sun2 Hot Caribbean Nights8 December 2022 · A12/01747/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Body lotion

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons.

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BYPHASSE – Soin des cheveux - Masque kératine - keratin hair Mask - Soin régénérant - Cheveux secs - Dry Hair22 November 2022 · A12/01661/22 · Notified by: France · Hair mask

The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured values: up to 0.00195% by weight in total), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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DABUR, Formerly Organic Root Stimulator – Olive Oil ORS Hair Relaxer4 November 2022 · A12/00445/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Hair lotion

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

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MARIE LAURENT ML – Crema Viso NUTRIENTE Avena & Cera D'Api 25 October 2022 · A12/01506/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Body cream

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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Vdl Natural Care ® – Vdl Natural Care ® Miel 14 July 2022 · A12/00933/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Body cream

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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MARIE LAURENT ML – Crema Corpo Rivitalizzante ALOE VERA14 July 2022 · A12/00932/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Body cream

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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MARIE LAURENT ML – Latte di Mandorla, Crema Vellutante27 June 2022 · A12/00922/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Body cream

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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New Placentyne – New Placentyne 23 May 2022 · A12/00475/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Hair lotion

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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Mama Africa Cosmetics – Mama Africa 23 March 2022 · A12/00474/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin-lightening lotion

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.

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Mama Africa Cosmetics – Skin Light Lemon Lotion17 March 2022 · A12/00417/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin-lightening lotion

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

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Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.