EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Headlight restorer FOCENAT “Focentat Kit 800 g” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00753/26
Summary
The product has an excessive amount of dichloromethane. Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Headlight restorer — FOCENAT
- Brand
- FOCENAT
- Name / model
- Focentat Kit 800 g
- Category
- Chemical products
- Kit for headlight restoration, 800 g. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FFGXSX7Z).
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive amount of dichloromethane. Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/02/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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