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🧸 Product BG March 27, 2020

Evterpa — Lotion with tea tree oil for fungal skin and nails

The product is contained in white plastic bottle with a colorless cap, 30 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Evterpa — Lotion with tea tree oil for fungal skin and nails
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child.
Origin
Bulgaria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Destruction of the product
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3800201864916
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2360 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? Evterpa is a skin lotion with tea tree oil. It is used for fungal skin and nail problems.

What's happening? The lotion contains boric acid. Too much boric acid can harm health, especially for the reproductive system or unborn child.

Does this affect me? If you use this lotion in Bulgaria, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lotion. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for 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)
Evterpa
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or the unborn child. · Origin: Bulgaria

First published
March 27, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000880

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?
Evterpa — Lotion with tea tree oil for fungal skin and nails. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains boric acid (declared value: 0.05%), which releases boron. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron m...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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