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D.E.O-Balm — recall SR/01905/26

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2026-07-03 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
SR/01905/26
Date of alert
2026-07-03
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Plangger Naturwaren
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Deodorant
🔴 Serious hazard — Reported risk: Das Produkt enthält eine übermäßige Menge des allergenen Duftstoffs Limonen (Messwert bis zu 2,06 %), was zu Hautsensibilisierung führen kann. Darüber hinaus enthält das Produkt laut Inhaltsstoffliste Natriumtetraborat (Borax), das in kosmetischen Mitteln verboten ist. Borax kann fortpflanzungsschädigend wirken. Das Produkt entspricht nicht der Verordnung über kosmetische Mittel.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Retailer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
09/06/2026
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Product Name (original English): D.E.O-Balm

Risk Description (original English): The product contains an excessive amount of the allergenic fragrance limonene (measured value up to 2.06%), which can lead to skin sensitisation. Moreover, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium tetraborate (borax), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Borax may be toxic for reproduction.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099359

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