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🧸 Product GR June 5, 2026

BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION

Gel, advertised as containing honey extracts.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons.
Origin
Greece

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in GR.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a skin gel with bee extracts. It is sold as a cosmetic.

What's happening? The gel has a hidden chemical called coumarin. It is not listed on the label.

Does this affect me? If you use this gel, you could get a skin rash or worse reaction.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any skin product.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons. · Origin: Greece

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
13 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099070

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What is this product recall alert about?
BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products ma...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
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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