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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS AT PL July 7, 2023

Souza — Princess Cosmetics Box

Music box with cosmetic product containing 2 Nail Polishes, 3 pieces of eye shadow, 3 pieces of lip shimmer and 1 blusher.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Souza — Princess Cosmetics Box
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The nailpolish contains N-Methylpyrrolidone (measured value up to 7.5% by weight), which is classified as a reprotoxic substance that may damage the unborn child.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8720143329616
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1059 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
14 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 31, 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? A box of Souza nail polish sold in some EU countries. Tests found it has a chemical called N-Methylpyrrolidone.

What's happening? The chemical may harm an unborn baby if used by pregnant women.

Does this affect me? If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, this product could be risky.

What should I do? Stop using it now. 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)
Souza
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The nailpolish contains N-Methylpyrrolidone (measured value up to 7.5% by weight), which is classified as a reprotoxic substance that may damage the unborn child. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009503

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?
Souza — Princess Cosmetics Box. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The nailpolish contains N-Methylpyrrolidone (measured value up to 7.5% by weight), which is classified as a reprotoxic substance that may damage the unborn child. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 7, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Austria, and Poland.
▸ 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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