Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 19 Mar 2026
SR/00827/26
Outpicker bath bomb stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Outpicker bath bomb) after it was found to pose a chemical and choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Bath bomb powder inside a plastic bottle, 70 g, sold with a soap toy dinosaur.
- Brand
- Outpicker
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalChoking
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 lacks child-resistant fastening. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, and does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00827/26
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