Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Estonia
Published 13 Feb 2026
SR/00538/26
Hand cream withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Hand cream) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Hand cream, 50 ml. Product sold online, in particular via www.skinprof.eu.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- CG075
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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 health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Estonia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00538/26
View official notice ↗
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