Every week, dedicated European portals (Safety Gate for the European Union, Safety Database for the United Kingdom) list the non-compliant and/or dangerous products detected on the market by the control authorities. Here are the cosmetic products that are subject to a recall or a marketing ban this week: cosmetics containing ingredients prohibited in cosmetics (heavy metals and fragrance allergens).
Moiturizing cream
Brand: Seesee 
Name: Aura Ultra Comfort Minera Day Moisturizer Dead Sea Minerals
Barcode: 7290100620922
Batch number: 02092256
Type: 5207
• Country of origin: Israel
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Tanning cream
Brand: Soleo 
Name: Summer Night Power Bronzer
Barcode: 5907591510015
Batch number: 106012024
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Moisturizing face gel
Brand: Belkosmex 
Name: Facial Gel Plant Advanced Aloe Vera Hialuron
Barcode: 4810090011826
Batch number: 280921
• Country of origin: Belarus
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Body cream
Brand: Natura Siberica 
Name: Rich Siberian White Body Butter
Barcode: 4744183010017
Batch number: 2425858
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
After shaving cream
Brand: Figaro 
Name: Face Cream After Shave Anti Wrinkle q10
Barcode: 8004120082658
Batch number: 2425858
• Country of origin: Italie
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Shaving cream
Brand: Figaro 
Name: Shaving Foam Regular Shave Classic
Barcode: 8003510005284
Batch numbers: I01ED030331, I02ED010331, I02ED020331, I09ED100930
• Country of origin: Italie
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Tanning lotion
Brand: Peau d’Or 
Name: Ibiza Black
Barcode: 4009033600320
Batch numbers: 02845
• Country of origin: Italie
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Moisturizing cream
Brand: Peau d’Or 
Name: 365 Hydratant
Barcode: 4009033600245
Batch numbers: 2024
• Country of origin: Germany
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Body Spray
Brand: L.O.L. Surprise! 
Name: L.O.L. Surprise! Colonia Corporal Body Spray
Barcodes: 411114085210, 8411114085075
Batch numbers: 0248E192
• Country of origin: Spain
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Moisturizing lotion
Brand: Tree Hut 
Name: Tree Hut Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion Coconut Lime
Barcode: 075371006654
Batch numbers: 0216
• Country of origin: United States
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Moisturizing lotion
Brand: Tree Hut 
Name: Tree Hut Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion Tropical Mango
Barcode: 075371006692
Batch numbers: 0172
• Country of origin: United States
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Talc
Brand: Enchanteur 
Name: Enticing Perfumed Talc
Barcode: 8681682476394
Batch numbers: 1001
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Germany
Risk type: chemical
The product contains excessive amounts of arsenic (8.53 mg/kg), cadmium (0.56 mg/kg), lead (55.9 mg/kg) and antimony (1.84 mg/kg). All these substances are prohibited in cosmetics and may have impacts on human health.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulations.
Measures ordered by economic operators authorities: ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
Whitening cream
Brand: Mitchell brands 
Name: Geisha Beauty Secrets Lightening Cream with Kojic Acid
Barcode: 5280133752037
Batch numbers: 23791
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Germany
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde which is a prohibited allergenic substance in cosmetics.
The product does not meet the requirement of the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Measures ordered by economic operators authorities: stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Sources
• Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products,rapport 30, European Commission, 29 July 2022
• Product Safety Database - Unsafe Product Report, Office for Product Safety & Standards, 29 July 2022
