Destroyed
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 18 Jun 2026
SR/01833/26
Aphro Celina eyelash serum ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Aphro Celina eyelash serum) 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
- Eyelash serum, advertised as stimulating for eyelash and eyebrow growth.
- Brand
- Aphro Celina
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 050226
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value: 4.5 mg/kg), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Cloprostenol isopropyl ester is a prostaglandin analogue, which could cause eye and ophthalmic defects in the user and should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01833/26
View official notice ↗
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