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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
A nail polish containing 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. The product was removed from the online marketplace.
Bulgaria
A perfume containing hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was withdrawn from the market.
Czechia
Many products containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. These include a perfume, hair mousse, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. The products were recalled from end users.
Three nail polishes containing Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The products were destroyed.
Many gel nail polish containing Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate (TMPTA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The products were destroyed.
Two body lotions containing the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. The products were withdrawn from the market.
A perfume which contained limonene and hexyl cinnamal but were not indicated on the ingredient list. The product was destroyed.
France
A hair dye containing octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was removed from the online listing and recalled from end users.
Several hair care products containing the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
A perfume which according to the ingredient list, contained 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
A hair wax containing antimony, lead and selenium which are prohibited in cosmetic products. It also contained excessive concentrations of arsenic, cobalt and nickel. The product was withdrawn from the market.
Germany
Several gel nail polishes containing 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and p-hydroxyanisole (mequinol) which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. The product was removed from the online marketplace.
A body lotion containing an excessive concentration of estragole, as well as the presence of numerous cosmetic allergens which were not indicated in the list of ingredients. The product was withdrawn from the market.
A nail gel containing trimethylolpropane triacrylate which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was removed from the online marketplace.
A nail gel powder containing an excessive concentration of benzoyl peroxide which can cause allergic skin reactions, as well as an absence of indication that the product was only for professional use. The product was removed from the online marketplace.
Hungary
Many products containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. These include a face cream, deodorant, hair gel, shampoo, conditioner and perfume. The marketing of the products was banned, and any accompanying measures were undertaken.
An eyeliner pencil which did not have documentation available to prove microbiological safety of the product, presenting a risk of microbiological contamination. The marketing of the product was banned, and any accompanying measure was taken.
Italy
Many gel nail polishes containing Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The marketing of the products was banned, and any accompanying measures were undertaken.
Many products containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. These include a bath foam, shaving gel, perfumes, hand soap, fragrance, shower gel, body lotions, talcum powder and body cream.
Many products containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list as well as hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) which are prohibited for use in cosmetic products. These include fragrance sets, a body lotion and several perfumes. The marketing of the products was banned, and any accompanying measure were taken.
A hair and body cream containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list which is prohibited in cosmetic products. It also contained the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. The marketing of the product was banned, and any accompanying measure was taken.
Lithuania
A skin care oil containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The product was withdrawn from the market.
Malta
Many gel nail polishes containing Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The products were destroyed.
Slovakia
Many gel nail polishes containing Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The products were withdrawn from the market.
Spain
A liquid eyeliner containing exceeded maximum permitted concentration of carbon black (nano). The product was recalled from end users.
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
A sunscreen with an actual protection factor lower than the declared, placing consumers at risk of sunburn. The product was recalled from end users.
A hand sanitiser which according to the ingredient list contained 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was withdrawn from the market.
An aftershave containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was destroyed.
