Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 4 Sep 2026
SR/01787/26
Smilekit teeth whitening pen removed from online marketplaces over chemical risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Smilekit teeth whitening pen) 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 of four plastic pens containing teeth-whitening liquid.
- Brand
- Smilekit
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 8,1% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01787/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.