Farliga kosmetiska produkter som återkallats i EU

The product contains benzyl salicylate, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 8,1% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains benzyl alcohol which is not indicated on the label. Consumers are not aware of its presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 7,6% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 2.77% by weight). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value up to 0.003 mg/kg), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Cloprostenol isopropyl ester is a prostaglandin analogue, which could cause eye and ophthalmic defects in the user and should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 0). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the environment. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

The product contains lead (measured value: 85.25% by weight) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage reproductive health. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))

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. (Beskrivning från EU:s system Safety Gate (på engelska))