Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Slovakia
Published 24 Feb 2026
SR/00616/26
Shower gel banned from sale over microbiological risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Shower gel) after it was found to pose a microbiological risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Shower gel,10 kg.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 211024SHZAFF
- Made in
- Italy
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Microbiological
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. Furthermore, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pantoea sp. were detected. If used on damaged skin, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Slovakia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00616/26
View official notice ↗
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