Pilgrim cosmetics set stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Pilgrim cosmetics set) 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
- Set consisting of a shampoo and a conditioner. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D5DBM7G7 (shampoo), B0D5D9BF3Q (conditioner)).
- Brand
- Pilgrim
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- HS5130, HS5162
- Made in
- India
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains pyrithione zinc, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Pyrithione zinc may damage the unborn child, is toxic if swallowed, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Additionally, the product contains allergens hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, and limonene, but their presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of the presence and may suffer allergic reactions.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.