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🧸 Product LT EE July 15, 2022

Margarita — Drėkinamasis veido kremas su natūraliomis išrūgomis visiems odos tipams su proteinais

Moisturizing face cream with natural whey for all skin types with proteins, 50 ml. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Margarita — Drėkinamasis veido kremas su natūraliomis išrūgomis visiems odos tipams su proteinais
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BHMCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
Lithuania

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4770001336533
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1520 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 face cream called Margarita. It has natural whey in it. The cream has a chemical called butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) that should not be in cosmetics.

What's happening? The cream has a banned chemical. This chemical can hurt the reproductive system, harm unborn babies, and cause skin reactions.

Does this affect me? If you used this cream, you might be at risk. It affects people in Lithuania and Estonia.

What should I do? Stop using the cream. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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)
Margarita
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BHMCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Lithuania

First published
July 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006393

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?
Margarita — Drėkinamasis veido kremas su natūraliomis išrūgomis visiems odos tipams su proteinais. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BHMCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the un...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 15, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania and Estonia.
▸ 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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