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🧸 Product IT September 8, 2023

BOERO — Smalto brillante

Varnishing product in various colours: italian red, dark brown, sky blue, ice white, sunflower yellow.

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BOERO — Smalto brillante
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butanone oxime. Butanone oxime is toxic if swallowed, may cause cancer, causes damage to organs, is harmful in contact with skin, causes serious eye damage, causes skin irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8009064134593 8009064151248 8010589863028 8010589863073 8010589863134 8010589863127
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 995 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 shiny paint called Smalto brillante made by BOERO. It is a chemical product used for painting.

What's happening? The paint contains a harmful chemical called butanone oxime. This chemical can be dangerous if swallowed, touched, or breathed in.

Does this affect me? If you have this paint in Italy, you could be at risk. Keep it away from children and pets.

What should I do? Stop using the paint and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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)
BOERO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butanone oxime. Butanone oxime is toxic if swallowed, may cause cancer, causes damage to organs, is harmful in contact with skin, causes serious eye damage, causes skin irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause drowsiness or dizziness. · Origin: Italy

First published
September 8, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009971

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BOERO — Smalto brillante. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butanone oxime. Butanone oxime is toxic if swallowed, may cause cancer, causes damage to organs, is harmful in contact with skin, causes se...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 8, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
▸ 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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