Chemical products from United Kingdom
31 official alerts and recalls concern chemical products made in United Kingdom, 3 of them in 2025 (data to 1 October 2026).
31 EU Safety Gate alerts concern chemical products made in United Kingdom. The first dates from 24 June 2020, the latest from 8 June 2026. The hazards named most often are chemical (94%), other health risk (10%) and fire (3%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (52%), e-liquid breaks nicotine rules (52%) and missing warnings or child-resistant closure (19%). 52% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 16% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon and eBay. The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (84% of EU alerts); 55% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead, bisphenol A and nickel.
- Alerts per €1B of EU imports, 2025
- –
- Sold online
- 52%
- Name a marketplace
- 16%
- Marked counterfeit
- 0%
No rate: fewer than 5 alerts in 2025, or less than €50M of EU imports, or no clean customs-code match for this category.
Rates divide EU Safety Gate alerts by the value of extra-EU imports in the same customs codes (UN Comtrade, EU-27, converted from US dollars at the ECB annual average rate). They measure how often regulators flag products from this origin against the trade in them, not the share of products that are unsafe.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety Gate
4
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
52%, 16 alerts
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52%, 16 alerts
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19%, 6 alerts
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10%, 3 alerts
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6%, 2 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
What to test for
- Lead7
- Bisphenol A1
- Nickel1
- PAHs1
- Methanol1
Substances named in the official risk descriptions, by number of alerts.
Most common hazards
Which authorities flag it
- Ireland15
- Sweden6
- France4
- Lithuania2
What happened to the products
- Withdrawn from the market84%
- Recalled from consumers19%
- Removed from online marketplace13%
- Consumers warned6%
Latest alerts
Download these 31 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Tattoo inkPremium Tattoo InkBrand: Flow Colours · model MAXI GREEN · batch 061224 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Allergen not declared on the label · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and laboutiquedutatoueur.fr.Amazon → |
SR/01460/26 |
| 2026-06-08 | Tattoo inkPremium Tattoo InkBrand: Flow Colours · model SLATE BLUE · batch 100624 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Allergen not declared on the label · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and laboutiquedutatoueur.fr.Amazon → |
SR/01461/26 |
| 2026-02-27 | GlueAdhesive - Marine Epoxy AdhesiveBrand: Treadmaster · model 1610888, AA-000316 · barcode 5060181480195 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Missing warnings or child-resistant closureWithdrawn from the market | SR/00661/26 | |
| 2025-06-19 | Lamp and torch oilCitronella lantern & torch oilBrand: Barrettine · model KM10-G0S6-F00D-Y5SD · barcode 5014651221009 · batch BA73218/6 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0041OC7ES).Amazon → |
SR/02315/25 |
| 2025-04-24 | Disposable electronic cigaretteThe Crystal Bling 6000+ puffsBrand: 5G HRTP · model Blue Razz Lemonade · batch THE240801 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01648/25 | |
| 2025-03-28 | Essential oilBergamot Organic Essential OilBrand: The Soapery · batch U145029 Why: Allergen not declared on the label · Missing warnings or child-resistant closureWarnings added to product · Withdrawn from the market | SR/01223/25 | |
| 2024-04-17 | Essential oilEssential oil blend De-Stress Brand: I Love Wellness Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureWithdrawn from the market | A12/00933/24 | |
| 2024-04-11 | Essential oil blendEssential oil blend SleepBrand: I Love Wellness Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureWithdrawn from the market | A12/00892/24 | |
| 2024-04-11 | Essential oil blendEssential oil blend Calm Brand: I Love Wellness Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureWithdrawn from the market | A12/00887/24 | |
| 2023-10-05 | Disposable electronic cigaretteWGA The Crystal PRO MAX+ 10K PuffsBrand: WGA The Crystal PRO MAX+ 10K Puffs · model Blueberry Raspberry · batch WGA20230606 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/02457/23 | |
| 2023-06-22 | Liquid for e-cigarette in refill containerFantasi Ice Nic Salts 20mg/ml (2%) 10ml volumeBrand: Fantasi Ice · model Orange, Remix Blackcurrant + Lemon · batch Blackcurrant + Lemon Remix 20506085, Orange - 20614188 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01407/23 | |
| 2023-03-30 | Tattoo inkDark Brown Tattoo InkBrand: Dimension · batch 2021-10-30 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban ordered | A12/00670/23 | |
| 2023-01-12 | Climbing chalkLiquid Chalk - For bouldering abd climbing- Lasts longer-dries faster-improved frictionBrand: ROCK TECHNOLOGIES · model DRY 5 - LIQUID CHALK 100ML, DRY 5 - LIQUID CHALK 250ML · barcode 0609722717199, 0609722717205 Warnings added to product · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00030/23 | |
| 2022-11-22 | Jointing compoundAnti-corrosive jointing compoundBrand: Duralac · barcode 5060484880036 · batch K01 149 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01653/22 | |
| 2022-08-09 | Disposable electronic cigaretteVapouron Bar Brand: Vapouron · model Energy drink, Watermelon Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01161/22 | |
| 2022-08-09 | Disposable electronic cigaretteTNGO ice blast (mini) Brand: TNGO · model Tropical, Watermelon Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01158/22 | |
| 2022-08-03 | PaintBerger Gloss PaintBrand: Berger · model Liquid gloss, One coat gloss, Undercoat Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
INFO/00113/22 |
| 2022-07-19 | Tatto InkEternal Ink True BlueBrand: Eternal Ink · model True Blue · batch 013182 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00008/22 | |
| 2022-06-24 | Disposable electronic cigaretteChief's Totem 600 Puffs model Energy Ice, Lush Ice, Mango Ice Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00912/22 | |
| 2022-04-21 | Disposable electronic cigaretteDiamond Mist Bar Brand: Diamond Mist Bar 20 mg/ml · model Banana ice flavour, Blue Razz flavour, Grape Ice flavour, Iced mango flavour, Lush ice flavour, Menthol flavour · batch Blue Razz P210900A, Banana ice P210900A, Grape Ice P210900A, Iced mango P210900A, Lush ice P210900A, Menthol no batch code provided Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00623/22 | |
| 2022-02-17 | Disposable electronic cigaretteDainty's Buzz Bar 1.3 mlBrand: Dainty's Buzz Bar · model Mango Ice flavour in 1.3 ml volume 10 mg/ml nicotine concentration, Mango Ice flavour in 1.3 ml volume 20 mg/ml nicotine concentration, Spearmint flavour in 1.3 ml volume 10 mg/ml nicotine concentration · batch 34B6182, 34B6192 Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00321/22 | |
| 2021-12-21 | Disposable electronic cigaretteIVG Bar 20mg/ml 2mlBrand: IVG Bar · model Aloe Grape Ice, Berry Lemonade ice, Blue Raspberry Ice, Butter Cookie, Classic Menthol, Cola Ice · batch Aloe Grape Ice: IVGUKDISAGI01, Butter Cookie: IVG UK DIS BC 01, Classic Menthol: IVG UK DIS CM 01, Cola Ice: IVG UK DIS CI 01, Passionfruit: IVGUKDISPR01, Pineapple Grapefruit Ice: IVGUKDISPGI01 Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01872/21 | |
| 2021-10-21 | Liquid for e-cigarettesDr. Frost Salt Nic Honeydew & Blackcurrant IceBrand: Dr. Frost · model Honeydew & Blackcurrant Ice · barcode 5060530944293 · batch 15:07 200523 B41507-20 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01452/21 | |
| 2021-07-19 | Single-use electronic cigaretteEnclosed pod systemBrand: Frumist · model Flavours: Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple, Grape and Orange, Nicotine content: 20mg/ml · batch Grape GR001, GR002, Mango MG001, Orange OR001, Pineapple PN001, Strawberry SW001 Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesMarketing subject to conditions · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01092/21 | |
| 2021-07-19 | Liquid for e-cigarettesNicotine SaltBrand: Anarchist · model Flavour: Mango, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Cinnamon or Fruity Cereal, Nicotine content: 20 mg/ml · batch Cinnamon: N200803, Grapefruit: N200804, Mango: N200805 Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01090/21 | |
| 2020-12-14 | Refill container containing nicotineVape UtopiaBrand: Vape Utopia Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01797/20 | |
| 2020-11-26 | Hand disinfectantGel Hand SanitiserBrand: Chemistplus · barcode 0745125389592 · batch CP5L01 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01596/20 | |
| 2020-10-16 | Nicotine containing liquid cartridgesCart CoBrand: Cart Co USA · model 16 mg/ml nicotine strength, 20 mg/ml nicotine strength · barcode 0 768114 956216 · batch 16 mg/ml - 30GE59, 20 mg/ml - 30GE58 Why: E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesOther measure · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/01321/20 | |
| 2020-07-03 | Liquid for e-cigarettesNic SaltsBrand: Vampire Vape · model Heisenberg, Nicotine content 20 mg/ml · barcode 5060519668264 · batch 135307-20 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00682/20 | |
| 2020-07-01 | Liquid for e-cigarettesUnflavored e-liquid base/ Ultra Nicotine Base / Nicotine B Salt BaseBrand: Bunkerbase & Co. · model Nicotine contents: 250, 200 and 100 mg/ml, Volume Size: 1000, 500, 150 and 100 ml · batch Expiry: 02/2023 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · E-liquid breaks nicotine rulesRecalled from consumers ordered | A12/00971/20 | |
| 2020-06-24 | Hand disinfectantHand Sanitiser GelBrand: Shield Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Missing warnings or child-resistant closure · Too flammableMarketing subject to conditions · Removed from online marketplace |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description te self-closing cap, and was sold online, in particular via eBAY.eBay → |
A12/00927/20 |