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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.
Czechia
Many products found to contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. These include fragrances, a shower gel, deodorant, hair dye and hand cream. The products were destroyed.
A false nail set found to contain dibutyl phthalate (DBP) on the ingredients list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was destroyed.
A teeth whitening kit which contained limonene but was not indicated on the ingredients list, presenting a risk to consumers who may suffer an allergic reaction. The product was withdrawn from the market.
France
Several products containing a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These include a hair conditioner and hair creams. The products were recalled from end users.
A skin lightening soap containing mercury. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
A baby shampoo which contained an excessive concentration of methylisothiazolinone (MI), which cause allergic skin reactions. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Germany
An eyeliner which contained an excessive concentration of arsenic. The product was withdrawn from end users.
A hair straightening cream containing formaldehyde which is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions. The marketing of the product was banned and any accompany measures were undertaken.
A set of hair straightening products which contained glyoxylic acid however the labelling did not contain appropriate directions for use in this regard. The sales of the product were stopped.
A skin lightening cream found to contain hydroquinone which may cause allergic skin reactions. In addition, the product was found to contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The sales of the product ceased.
Hungary
Several fragrances found to contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The products were withdrawn from the market.
Ireland
A sunscreen in which the sun protection factor was lower than declared, presenting a risk of sunburn to users. The product was recalled from end users.
Italy
Many products found to contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. These include fragrances, face creams, hair mousse and a shower gel. The marketing of the products was banned, and any accompanying measures were undertaken.
Lithuania
A hand cream containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) on the ingredient list, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was withdrawn from the market.
A skin care oil containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol which might be psychotoxic. The product was withdrawn from the market.
Slovakia
Several 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.
Spain
A skin lotion that was microbiologically contaminated with yeast and the aerobic mesophilic bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a risk of infection to users. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
A bath bomb containing butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product was recalled from end users.
A skin lightening cream containing hydroquinone which is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product was seized from the retail premised by the local authority.
A sunscreen due to failed SPF testing, placing consumers at risk of sunburn. The product was recalled from end users.
A skin lightening cream containing hydroquinone which is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The products were seized and destroyed.
A teeth whitening pen with an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide which can cause irritation. The product was removed from the online marketplace and stock was destroyed.
A toy makeup kit which contained methylisothiazolinone (MI) which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products. The product was withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
