EU Safety Gate Alert
A 100 ml eau de toilette by Bi•es sold in Czechia contains an ingredient (BMHCA) that is banned in cosmetic products in the EU because it may harm reproduction, unborn children, and cause skin sensitization. The product does not meet EU cosmetic safety regulations and retailers have been ordered to destroy it as of April 22, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Bi•es
- Product
- Eau de toilette, 100 ml. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 22/04/2026
- Reason
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- CZ
- Distribution
- Czechia
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f1fd9dae-1dda-4420-a5b0-181ff89390b7