Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 28 Aug 2026
SR/02348/26
Sun screen removed from online marketplaces over health risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Sun screen) after it was found to pose a health risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Cosmetic product to protect the skin from harmful UV radiation
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- EXP.DATE:2029.03, PRO.DATE:2026.03
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Health risk
The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer.
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
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02348/26
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.