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
2026-09-18 · Greece · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains benzyl alcohol but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.Moreov…
2026-09-18 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
the product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cos…
2026-09-11 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 7,6% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation an…
2026-09-11 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 2.77% by weight). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used a…
2026-09-11 · 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…
2026-09-11 · Greece · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains benzyl alcohol which is not indicated on the label. Consumers are not aware of its presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does not comply w…
2026-09-04 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 4). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or ski…
2026-09-04 · 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 the…
2026-09-04 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, both products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm t…
2026-09-04 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
The perfume fragrance contains safrole. This substance is genotoxic and can cause liver cancer. It can also cause skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.…
2026-09-04 · 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…
2026-09-04 · 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…
2026-08-28 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunb…
2026-08-28 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 0). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunbu…
2026-08-28 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunb…
2026-08-28 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value up to 0.003 mg/kg), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Cloprostenol isopropyl ester is…
2026-08-21 · 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…
2026-08-21 · 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…
2026-08-21 · 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…
2026-08-21 · 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…
2026-08-21 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-14 · 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…
2026-08-07 · Denmark · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organi…
2026-08-07 · Denmark · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the …
2026-08-07 · Denmark · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organi…
2026-07-31 · Lithuania · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage reproductive health.…
2026-07-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.…
2026-07-31 · Bulgaria · 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…
2026-07-31 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value up to 6.5% by weight). PPD may cause an allergic skin reaction.…
2026-07-24 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains benzyl alcohol, 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. T…
2026-07-24 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of benzoic acid (measured value: 0.76 %). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.…
2026-07-17 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains cannabidiol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (measured value up to 0.5 and 0. 3% by weight, respectively), which are psychoactive substances that can cause central nervous system …
2026-07-03 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may h…
2026-07-03 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
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 pr…
2026-07-03 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may h…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may ha…
2026-06-26 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may h…
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.