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🧸 Product IE March 17, 2023

44% Peroxide Dental Bleaching System Oral Gel-teeth Whitening Agent (10/6/4/3pc Set)

Teeth whitening gel kit with blue gel. The product was also sold online.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics

Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value 44% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 1170 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a teeth-whitening gel sold in Ireland. It contains a very strong chemical called hydrogen peroxide.

What's happening? The gel has too much hydrogen peroxide—44%—which is much stronger than safe levels. This can hurt skin and is dangerous if swallowed.

Does this affect me? If you have this product at home, you could be at risk of burns or poisoning.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any teeth-whitening products.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value 44% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007729

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What is this product recall alert about?
44% Peroxide Dental Bleaching System Oral Gel-teeth Whitening Agent (10/6/4/3pc Set). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value 44% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. · Origin: People...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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