EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Deodorant Plangger Naturwaren “D.E.O-Balm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01905/26
Summary
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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Deodorant — Plangger Naturwaren
- Brand
- Plangger Naturwaren
- Name / model
- D.E.O-Balm
- Batch number(s)
- 03/27
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Deodorant, 60 g.
- Sold online: Other(plangger-naturwaren.at and trautwein-naturwaren.de) /
What is the risk?
- 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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2026
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