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 (deodorants, hair masks and sunscreen products) formulated with a banned fragrance compound, children’s makeup containing heavy metals and a potentially dangerous eyelash serum.
Deodorant
Brand: C.r.e.a.® 
Name: Whoops! Dynamic Orange For Men Perfume Spray
Barcode: 8699104130434
Batch number: CRA1772006
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: C.r.e.a.® 
Name: Rosetta Sun Dance for Woman Perfume Spray
Barcode: 8699104130342
Batch number: CRA1773018
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Eyelash serum
Brand: Sophie Rosenburg 
Name: Lash Growth serum
Barcode: 4270000777417
Batch number: 1676
• Country of origin: Austria
• Notifying country: Germany
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Isopropyl cloprostenate which is a prostaglandin analogue (measured value: 0.0012 % by weight). This substance can be dangerous when used in cosmetic products.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by economic operators (to retailer): recall of the product from end users, stop of sales.
Children’s makeup
Brand: Miss Carina - trucchi bimba 
Name: Trucchi bimba cofanetto arcobaleno
Barcode: 8017967673330
Batch number: 64-32-41
• Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
• Notifying country: Italy
Risk type: chemical
The product contains chromium, lead and nickel (measured values up to: 6.8 mg/kg, 1.6 mg/kg and 1.4 mg/kg, respectively).
Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body.
Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border.
Hair mask
Brand: Greenini Eco Cosmetics 
Name: Hair Mask Power & Strength Henna & Green Tea
Barcode: 4650099501863
Batch number: 0621
• Country of origin: Russian Federation
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Hair mask
Brand: Greenini Eco Cosmetics 
Name: Hair Mask Keratin Therapy Aloe & Keratin
Barcode: 4650099501870
Batch number: 1029
• Country of origin: Russian Federation
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Hair Spray
Brand: Elfa | Pharm 
Name: Coconut Hair Ekstrauvlazhniajushij sprei dlia volos
Barcode: 4823015938238
Batch number: 4823015938238
• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Sunscreen
Brand: Elfa | Pharm 
Name: Solncezaščitnaja emulsija dlia zagara vodostoikaja Sun Energy
Barcode: 4823015936913
Batch number: 09118
• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
After sun balm
Brand: Elfa | Pharm 
Name: After Sun Balm Shea Butter Sun Energy
Barcode: 4823015922473
Batch number: 04730
• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its irritant potential.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Source
• Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, European Commission, 27 May 2022
