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🧸 Product DE AT June 16, 2023

Nail:Code — Code No. One Paticuliere HandCreme

Hand cream to be applied to the skin.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Nail:Code — Code No. One Paticuliere HandCreme
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, this product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) which use 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
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Other: The hand cream should be returned immediately to the company Nail:Code.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1187 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? Nail:Code’s “Code No. One Paticuliere HandCreme” is a hand cream sold in Germany and Austria. It is a cosmetic product meant to soften skin.

What's happening? The cream contains a chemical called BMHCA that is not allowed in cosmetics. BMHCA can irritate skin and may harm the reproductive system or an unborn child.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has used this hand cream may be at risk. Pregnant people and people planning a baby should be especially careful.

What should I do? Stop using the cream right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any 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)
Nail:Code
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, this product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) which use 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: Germany

First published
June 16, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009376

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Nail:Code — Code No. One Paticuliere HandCreme. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, this product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 16, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
▸ 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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