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🧸 Product CZ June 9, 2023

BIO BIONE — Ochranné opalovací mléko, SPF 22 - střední ochrana

Sun lotion, SPF 22, volume 200ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BIO BIONE — Ochranné opalovací mléko, SPF 22 - střední ochrana
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The actual protection factor of the sun lotion is lower than declared (measured value: 4.8) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer.
Origin
Czechia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1086 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a sun lotion called BIO BIONE. It claims to give medium protection from the sun.

What's happening? Tests show this lotion does not protect as well as it says. It may only give SPF 4.8, not SPF 22.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this lotion may get sunburn or higher skin cancer risk. It affects people in Czechia.

What should I do? Stop using this lotion. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for safe sun protection advice.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
BIONE
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The actual protection factor of the sun lotion is lower than declared (measured value: 4.8) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. · Origin: Czechia

First published
June 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009271

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BIO BIONE — Ochranné opalovací mléko, SPF 22 - střední ochrana. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The actual protection factor of the sun lotion is lower than declared (measured value: 4.8) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected a...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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