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🧸 Product HU November 24, 2023

Golden Green — Szőlő szemránckrém

Eye cream, 40 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Golden Green — Szőlő szemránckrém
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
Hungary

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5997803939192
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1026 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
121 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 15, 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 skin cream called Golden Green Szőlő szemránckrém. It is a cosmetic product meant to smooth skin.

What's happening? The cream contains a chemical called BMHCA. This chemical is not allowed in cosmetics. It can harm health and unborn babies. It may also irritate skin.

Does this affect me? If you have used this cream, you may be at risk. Pregnant women and those planning pregnancy should be especially careful.

What should I do? Stop using the product right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any more skin creams.

🤖 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)
Golden Green
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Hungary

First published
November 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010891

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Golden Green — Szőlő szemránckrém. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the healt...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ 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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