Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Greece
Published 28 May 2026
SR/01565/26
ORZENE hair cream withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (ORZENE hair 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
- Hair cream for hydration treatment, 100 ml.
- Brand
- ORZENE
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 23291297 C7
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains the allergenic fragrance benzyl alcohol, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Greece
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01565/26
View official notice ↗
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