Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 7 May 2026
SR/01404/26
Queen bees marking paint recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Queen bees marking paint) 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
- Paint for marking queen bees, available in five colours: blue, white, yellow, red and green.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Chemical products
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The Safety Data Sheet classifies this product as a flammable liquid that may cause eye irritation and organ toxicity. However, the product labelling omits the required hazard information, leaving users unaware of the dangers of the product.
The product does not comply with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01404/26
View official notice ↗
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.