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

Acrylic Nail Art Kit with UV LED Lamp & Gel Polish Set
2026-04-17 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains 4-vinylcyclohexene, which is prohibited in cosmetics products. 4-Vinylcyclohexene could cause cancer.…
C·THRU — Coral Dream
2026-04-17 · 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
LNS — W WORLD OF WOMEN 1 MILKY-RICE
2026-04-17 · Slovakia · 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…
C·THRU — Blooming Sense
2026-04-17 · 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
Nov'Max — Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: 0.1%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.…
Hania — Bridal Henna Paste
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains phenol (measured value: 6.00 %). Phenol is corrosive, can cause eye and skin irritation or damage, and might be mutagenic.…
Hairdreams — ph & Shine conditioner
2026-04-10 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and…
Lionel Richie — Hello
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
Schwarzkopf & Henkel — SYOSS PROFESIONAL PERFORMANCE PERMANENT COLORATION
2026-04-10 · 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…
United Colors of Benetton — Hot
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
STR8 — STR8 LIVE TRUE
2026-04-10 · 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 …
Rihanna — Kiss, RiRi and Rogue By Rihanna Fragrances
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern 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…
Glow & Lovely — Advanced Multi Vitamin Serum in Cream
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern 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 t…
LNS LNSHOPNAILS.CZ — Top gloss, SUPER WHITE EXTRA WHITE
2026-03-27 · Czechia · 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…
LNS — UV/LED GEL POLISH, GLOW-IN-DARK, TOP COAT
2026-03-27 · Czechia · 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…
ALMA — Organic Babycare Baby & Kids Suncream 50
2026-03-27 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The cream does not provide the announced level of Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Consumers may therefore suffer sunburn and the chronic consequences of excessive sun exposure through the UV radiation co…
Kohinoor Chemical Co — Tibet Snow Cream
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 85.92 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unbor…
LNS LNSHOPNAILS.CZ — TOP COAT BRILLIANT - NO WIPE, MEDIUM TOP COAT BRIL
2026-03-27 · Czechia · 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…
Pilgrim — Anti-Dandruff
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains pyrithione zinc, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Pyrithione zinc may damage the unborn child, is toxic if swallowed, causes damage t…
Faiza Beauty — Faiza Beauty Cream
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains mercury (measured value: 1.9%). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child…
Ronuls PS Professional — Black Shampoo Stop White Hair & Beard
2026-03-27 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value up to 1.61% by weight) without coupler substances. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can cause allergic contact dermatitis.…
Palmolive — naturals
2026-03-20 · 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…
Nivea — fiori di loto
2026-03-20 · 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…
Rexona — SKIN CARE Hair minimising 24H
2026-03-20 · 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…
Rexona — SKIN CARE Neutral with PRODERMA 24H
2026-03-20 · 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…
Rexona — men Adventure ADRENALINE 48H
2026-03-20 · 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 the…
GORDANO PARFUMS — pour homme
2026-03-20 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, …
SPUMA DI SCIAMPAGNA — Crema corpo Idratante
2026-03-20 · 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
Lakshmi — Sindoor Powder
2026-03-20 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains lead (measured value: 85.25% by weight) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn chil…
Rexona — ULTRA DRY linen dry 48h
2026-03-20 · 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…
GARNIER Fructis — NOURISHING MASK
2026-03-20 · 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…
Nivea — pure & natural
2026-03-20 · 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 can damage the reproductive system, harm the …
Omerta ® — Butterfly
2026-03-13 · 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…
Ringana — fresh baby sunscreen high SPF 50
2026-03-13 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The cream does not provide the announced level of Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Consumers may therefore suffer sunburn and the chronic consequences of excessive sun exposure through the UV radiation co…
Omerta ® — EAU DE PARFUM Butterfly
2026-03-13 · 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…
Schwarzkopf Palette — INTENSIVE COLOR CREME HIGH-INTENSITY, PERMANENT COLORATION
2026-03-13 · 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…
Shirley May — CARE Me, POUR FEMME
2026-03-13 · 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…
Malynka — Flower
2026-03-13 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial) and 3- and 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC), which ar…
Police — The Sinner per donna
2026-03-13 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, both products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, m…
Shirley May — —
2026-03-13 · 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…
Omerta ® — EAU DE PARFUM UNTRUE LIES FRAGILE
2026-03-13 · 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…
Shirley May — —
2026-03-13 · 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…
Byblos — Aquamarine
2026-03-13 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, …
ECO COLLECTION — EAU DE TOILETTE
2026-03-13 · 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…
YABA LIA — Color changing lip gloss GLAM SHINE
2026-03-13 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
The product lacks appropriate instructions for safe use and the necessary labelling. Moreover, the product contains linalool, but its presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers ar…
Melissa — Melissa Professional - 700 Celeste pastello
2026-03-06 · 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 …
Bajaj — Almond Drops
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may c…
Glow+ Plus Body Lotion — —
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, while the corticosteroid clobetasol prop…
Hello Sunday — The One For Your Eyes SPF 50
2026-03-06 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The lotion does not provide the announced level of Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Consumers may therefore suffer sunburn and the chronic consequences of excessive sun exposure through the UV radiation c…
Adidas — get ready!
2026-03-06 · 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…
Skin Nourish — —
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, while the corticosteroid clobetasol pro…
Classic Gold — —
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2.8% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.006% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an al…
Silky Pleasure — —
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, while the corticosteroid clobetasol prop…
Even Tone — —
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.2% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.0008% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an a…
Glow + Effective — Toning Cream
2026-03-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation an…
Melissa — 702 Giallo Pastel
2026-02-27 · 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…
Rich Rich — Gift Set, Mystical
2026-02-27 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial) and 3- and 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC), which ar…
Melissa — Melissa Professional - 711 Special Edition
2026-02-27 · 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…
Lunamoon — Top non wipe
2026-02-27 · 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 …
Melissa — Melissa Professional - 701 Lilla Pastel
2026-02-27 · 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.