EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Sun screen Ultra Violette “Lean Screen SPF50+” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03849/25
Summary
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 4). Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Sun screen — Ultra Violette
- Brand
- Ultra Violette
- Name / model
- Lean Screen SPF50+
- Batch number(s)
- A1399, A1702, A1702B, A1705, A1961, A1961C, A1981, A2049, A2057, A2127, A2144, A2144A, A2144B, A2360, A2361, A2453, A2453A, A2453B, A2454, A2454A, A2455, A2550
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Sunscreen, 50ml. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/pages/lean-screen-update?srsltid=AfmBOoqkwroA6el1zLB8BkRntPMkc0a6-_BmwiCrwR-AZL_W3tr5Oz0q
What is the risk?
- The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 4). Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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