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🧸 Product FR September 12, 2025

HT26 Paris — PREPARATION - SAVON ECLAIRCISSANT MAXIMAL

Skin lightening soap bar, 250 g. Product sold online, in particular via www.ht26.com/fr.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HT26 Paris — PREPARATION - SAVON ECLAIRCISSANT MAXIMAL
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains mercury (measured value up to 0.23 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 3440570740291
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This alert was reported 257 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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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a skin-lightening soap called HT26 Paris — SAVON ECLAIRCISSANT MAXIMAL. It has too much mercury in it.

What's happening? The soap has mercury that can hurt your body over time. Mercury can harm your kidneys, brain, and nerves.

Does this affect me? If you used this soap, you might be at risk. Pregnant women and children are more in danger.

What should I do? Stop using this soap right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains mercury (measured value up to 0.23 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. · Origin: France

First published
September 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095860

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What is this product recall alert about?
HT26 Paris — PREPARATION - SAVON ECLAIRCISSANT MAXIMAL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains mercury (measured value up to 0.23 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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