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 has an excessive concentration of salicylic acid (measured value: 27%). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin.
Official alert →The product has an excessive concentration of salicylic acid (measured value: 27%). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid above the concentration considered safe (measured value up to 13% by weight). It also contains resorcinol that acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive level of salicylic acid (measured values: up to 3.39%). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 25.0% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
