EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Gel “BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01563/26
Summary
The product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Gel
- Name / model
- BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION
- Batch number(s)
- 03025
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Gel, advertised as containing honey extracts.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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