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Update on EC product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers.
The European Commission Safety Gate is used by EU market surveillance authorities to notify unsafe and noncompliant products, including those that present a risk to the health and safety of consumers. The online system serves as a single rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products. All non-food products intended for consumers or likely under reasonably foreseeable conditions to be used by consumers are included within the scope, with the exception of pharmaceutical and medical products. This information is circulated among the competent authorities, through a network of national contact points.
CTPA regularly checks the notifications made via the rapid alert system website. For information, below are recent notifications made by the Member States.
Austria
Skin lightening cream with chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone. The product has been recalled from end users.
Skin lightening cream with chemical risk as it contains mercury and hydroquinone. The product has been recalled from end users.
Czechia
Perfume with chemical risk as it contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Perfume with chemical risk as it contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). It also contains the fragrance allergens citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate, and benzyl salicylate which are not indicated in the list of ingredients. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
France
Water spray with microbiological risk as it contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (Burkholderia cepacia). The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Germany
Skin lightening lotion with chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone. Sales have been stopped.
Henna-based hair dye with chemical risk as it contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD). Sales have been stopped.
Baby powder with chemical, health, and other risks. The container does not have a secure closure system; therefore, the product can be opened and enter a child’s lungs per inhalation. The product contains an excessive concentration of the allergenic fragrance’s amyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol and linalool and the list of ingredients does not include these allergenic fragrances. The product also lacks translation of required information in German language. No measures have been taken as the product is no longer present with the retailer.
Hungary
Body spray, hair mousse, hair spray, baby lotion, face cream, soap, shower gel, perfume, sunscreen and after sun lotion with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been banned from the market.
Italy
Perfume, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hair dye, hair mousse, hair and body wash, bath foam, soap, skin cleanser and wipes with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been banned from the market.
Lithuania
Shampoo and conditioner with chemical risk as they contain pyrithione zinc. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Shampoo and conditioner with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Romania
Perfume with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Sweden
Hair product with chemical risk as it contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Sales have been stopped.
