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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.
Czechia
Perfume, after shave, hair styling products, and shower gel with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been destroyed.
Perfumes with chemical risk as they contain allergens that have not been labelled on the product, therefore consumers would not be aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The products have been destroyed.
France
Face serum with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Teeth whitening set with chemical risk as it contains an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Nail polish with chemical risk as it contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Germany
Body cream with chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone. The products have been banned from the market.
Greece
Shampoo and shower gel with chemical risk as they contain 1,4-dioxane, 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), and an excessive concentration of methylisothiazolinone (MI). The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Hungary
Body cream, perfume, aftershave, deodorant, wet wipes, and soap with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been banned from the market and recalled from end users.
Lithuania
Hair paste with chemical risk as it contains selenium disulphide. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Romania
Perfumes with chemical risk as they contain 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). The products have been banned from the market.
Spain
Skin peel with chemical risk as it contains an excessive concentration of salicylic acid. The products have been withdrawn from the market.
