Cosmetics & Personal Care Recalls in the EU 2024–2026
A continuously-updated index of 3720 serious cosmetics & personal care recalls across the EU (2024-01-05 – 2026-11-06), compiled from the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) and national consumer-protection authorities. Each entry links to the official government alert.
Where these recalls were reported
| Italy | 2400 |
| Czechia | 482 |
| Hungary | 332 |
| Sweden | 70 |
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 70 |
| Germany | 66 |
| France | 49 |
| Romania | 46 |
| Slovakia | 39 |
| Lithuania | 38 |
| Luxembourg | 15 |
| Spain | 14 |
Most recent serious recalls
2025-10-03 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-10-03 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.8%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.…
2025-10-03 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-10-03 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0.00083 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child.…
2025-09-26 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic in some of the shade powder colours (measured value: 0.94 mg/kg in ‘Crème’, 1.2 mg/kg in ‘Sorbet’, and 0.57 mg/kg in ‘Peach’. Arsenic may cause ca…
2025-09-26 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of the UV filters, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and Padimate-O (measured values: 12.8 % and 11.4 %, respectively). Moreover, the product includes inappropriat…
2025-09-26 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains benzophenone (measured value: 565 mg/kg), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Benzophenone may cause cancer, damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure and is h…
2025-09-26 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains lead (measured value: 0.06 %). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.…
2025-09-19 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value: 0.000046 %), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Cloprostenol isopropyl ester is a pro…
2025-09-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious e…
2025-09-19 · France · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 1.7 % by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the u…
2025-09-19 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The product is microbiologically contaminated with yeast and aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (measured value up to 4700 CFU/ml). If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, th…
2025-09-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.038 % by weight), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure t…
2025-09-19 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.…
2025-09-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 1% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unbo…
2025-09-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 1% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unbo…
2025-09-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the un…
2025-09-19 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (400 CFU). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.…
2025-09-12 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value up to 0.23 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the u…
2025-09-12 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains the active substance bimatoprost (measured value up to 0.055%), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Use of the product could result in ocular and ophtha…
2025-09-12 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury. Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains an excessive concentration of methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value up to 0.0068%). MI causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction…
2025-09-12 · France · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-05 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-09-05 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains limonene, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.…
2025-09-05 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-buylbenzyl) propionaldehe (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the h…
2025-09-05 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.…
2025-08-29 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-29 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-29 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-29 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-29 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-29 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product is contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia Cepacia, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system (e.g. hospitalized patients …
2025-08-22 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-22 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. This phthalate may harm the health, possibly causing damage to the reproductiv…
2025-08-15 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
2025-08-15 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic aerobic bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae. The microorganism may cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened im…
2025-08-15 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm th…
Methodology & sources. Aggregated from official EU and national recall registers (primarily the EU Safety Gate / RAPEX) and reflecting each authority's own classification. ProductGuru is an independent information service, not a government body, and gives no medical, legal or financial advice — always consult the official source. Serious-risk consumer-goods recalls from 2024 onward. Free to cite with attribution.