Formaldehyde: products flagged in official safety alerts
46 official alerts and recalls concern products flagged for formaldehyde: 45 from EU Safety Gate and 1 from US CPSC. The first dates from 6 August 2020, the latest from 29 September 2026.
- Stands out
- Compared with all 24,059 alerts, these stand out for products made in Brazil (13% here, 0% overall) and tattoo ink (20% here, 1% overall).
- Rank
- Its share of all alerts rose from 0.2% to 0.4% between the four quarters before and the last four, so it grew faster than alerts overall.
- Trend
- In the last four complete quarters there were 20, up from 10 in the four quarters before.
- Hazards
- The hazards named most often are chemical (98%), choking (4%) and other health risk (2%).
- Why flagged
- Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (63%), ingredient not allowed in cosmetics (39%) and small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (4%).
- Made in
- 39% were for products made in China, 13% were for products made in Spain and 13% were for products made in Brazil.
- Products
- The products flagged most are tattoo ink (20%), creams and lotions (9%) and shampoo, shower gel and soap (4%).
- Sold online
- 53% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 29% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, AliExpress and Allegro.
- Outcome
- The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (44% of EU alerts); 42% included a measure ordered by an authority.
- Reported by
- The EU alerts were notified most often by the authorities of Germany (36%), France (33%) and Sweden (9%).
The rule
The alerts say the products breach the REACH Regulation (37%), the Cosmetic Products Regulation (37%) and the Toy Safety Directive (26%).
Narrow it down
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Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSC
10
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 30 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
63%, 29 alerts
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39%, 18 alerts
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4%, 2 alerts
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2%, 1 alerts
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2%, 1 alerts
Counts are alerts naming the platform in the official record, not all dangerous products sold there. Many records name no seller at all. How we count
Download these 46 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Tattoo inkDynamic Highlighter Yellow Premium Tattoo Ink.Brand: PLATINUM · model Highlighter Yellow · barcode 810132830754 · batch LOT-HY-221025-DP Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02713/26 | |
| 2026-09-29 | Tattoo inkDynamic Ruby Port Premium Tattoo Ink.Brand: PLATINUM · model Ruby Port · barcode 810132830846 · batch LOT-RP-140125-DP Why: Allergen not declared on the label · Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02709/26 | |
| 2026-09-29 | Tattoo inkDynamic Brown Premium Tattoo Ink.Brand: PLATINUM · model Brown · barcode 810132830631 · batch LOT-BR-141125-DP Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02714/26 | |
| 2026-09-24 | Tattoo inkDynamic Baby Blue Premium Tattoo Ink.Brand: PLATINUM · model Baby Blue · barcode 810132830594 · batch LOT-BB-190525-DP Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02634/26 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Hair creamBrand: Gürbent · barcode 697429250028 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales stopped | SR/02483/26 | |
| 2026-09-09 | Tattooing productAQUA COLLECTION BLACK SEA 0.34 fl.oz (10 mL)Brand: PhiAcademy AQUA COLLECTION · barcode 8604 4561 · batch PHI 2503-45 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure ordered | SR/02429/26 | |
| 2026-08-26 | Sun protection creamUltra Protect SPF 90+ Dry Touch SunblockBrand: Maycheer · barcode 6924820875744 · batch CG065 Why: Protective equipment does not protect · Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace |
AliExpressWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AliExpressAliExpress → |
SR/02357/26 |
| 2026-08-05 | Children's backpackPlecakBrand: KIDODIDO · model AW23-01 · barcode 5904302109278 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02154/26 | |
| 2026-07-28 | CapBrand: WeHunt · model G6-2651 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed ordered | SR/02117/26 | |
| 2026-07-28 | CapBrand: Tracker · model G6-23198 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed ordered | SR/02130/26 | |
| 2026-06-08 | Hair productMoroccan Capilary TreatmentBrand: INOAR · barcode 7896468373878 · batch L.2025/115 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace · Sales stopped ordered |
AllegroWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Allegro, https://vivalinda.es and https://keraliss-lissage.comAllegro → |
SR/00218/26 |
| 2026-06-01 | Hair care productAnti-volume treatment / Soin Anti VolumeBrand: INOAR · model G.Hair 2 · barcode 7896468373854 · batch L.19247 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace · Sales stopped · Consumers warned ordered | SR/00221/26 | |
| 2026-05-28 | Hair maskXHC XPEL HAIR CARE Coconut HAIR MASK · batch 9513 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01560/26 | |
| 2026-05-28 | ShampooMOISTURISE SHAMPOOBrand: S.U.N.D.A.Y · batch 9868 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01564/26 | |
| 2026-05-19 | HandbagSac souple avec bandoulière courteBrand: Kiabi · model EXK63 · barcode 3616034798508 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | SR/01189/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Fancy-dress costumeBrand: Magtoys · model 23-0601 · barcode 7391256006018 · batch 502242 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01373/26 | |
| 2026-04-07 | Hair creamAnti Volume Keratin Hair TreatmentBrand: Nov'Max · barcode 7898675094584 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRecalled from consumers ordered | SR/00999/26 | |
| 2026-02-12 | Tattoo inkDynamic - Candy Apple RedBrand: Miami Paint S.L · barcode 810132830648 · batch LOT-CAPP-051224-DP Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed | SR/00526/26 | |
| 2025-10-22 | Tattoo inkTattoo Ink TotalBrand: Eclipse Tattoo Ink · batch 2L240010_519 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped · Consumers warned | SR/03713/25 | |
| 2025-10-01 | Hair straightening creamBlowout bottoplex PremiumBrand: bottoplex premium · barcode 5061034240003 · batch 3800724 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales ban | SR/03390/25 | |
| 2025-07-24 | Hair treatmentGOLD - Premium Keratin TreatmentBrand: Cocochoco professional · barcode 7142702788848 · batch W0240824 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales stopped ordered | SR/02798/25 | |
| 2025-07-09 | Hair straightening productOriginal Premium Keratin Treatment, Chocolate Hair Care Therapy for Professional ResultsBrand: Cocochoco professional · ASIN B079HPT13D Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B079HPT13D).Amazon → |
SR/02531/25 |
| 2025-07-08 | Hair care set1 Clarifying Shampoo, 2 Brazilian Thermo Keratin, 3 Mask Hydration KeratinBrand: BIEN CACAU · barcode 7898597481073, 7898597481080, 7898597481097 · batch 08100 · ASIN B08R2QT4TZ Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08R2QT4TZ).Amazon → |
SR/02520/25 |
| 2025-06-17 | Hair straightenerHair GO Straight Nigella Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | SR/02302/25 | |
| 2025-06-03 | Hair creamX-TREME SILVER ANTI FRIZZ MASKBrand: MOOD COSMETICS · barcode 7908433413547 · batch M00123, M00223 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn 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.Amazon → |
SR/01663/25 |
| 2025-03-06 | Tattoo ink - Permanent makeupChuse Micro PigmentBrand: CHUSEBEAUTY · barcode 637740908404 · batch L213 Medium Brown · ASIN B09B9SMYY8 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09B9SMYY8).Amazon → |
SR/00896/25 |
| 2024-12-17 | Glasses caseSac à lunettes portable en cuir PU, ceinture de taille portable, boîte de rangement pour lunettes Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique product identifier: 1005005274418969).AliExpress → |
SR/03738/24 |
| 2024-11-28 | Finger paintGouaches aux doigtsBrand: Mes belles couleurs · model A6250FLBMBC · barcode 3760002573915 · batch 202J20102 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/03374/24 | |
| 2024-11-25 | Finger paintPeinture à doigts lavable audacieuse, primaire, dessin pour enfants, 8Brand: Crayola · model 55-1310 · batch D1L19, D1L21, D1L22 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Aliexpress (unique identifier: 1005006702056913).AliExpress → |
A12/03322/24 |
| 2024-10-30 | Tattoo inkFirst Generation 5Brand: I AM INK · batch 22026 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/03066/24 | |
| 2024-03-06 | Soft toyPeluche chat aux oreilles jaune et noire.Brand: WAYLEY STAR Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers | A12/00610/24 | |
| 2023-10-31 | Finger paints4 Tubes de peinture aux doigts lavablesBrand: Crayola · model 81-1476, 81-1476-E-203 · barcode 071662114763 · batch J2022 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/02651/23 | |
| 2023-10-25 | Fancy-dress costumeButterflyBrand: Funny Fashion · model 409168_92 · barcode 8712364326000 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/02594/23 | |
| 2023-10-24 | Finger paint kitALPINO BABY - My first finger paints- mis primeras pinturasBrand: ALPINO / MASATS COLORING, S.L.U · model DD002016 · batch 322J20101 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace | A12/02570/23 | |
| 2023-06-23 | Soap bubble toyFish bubble machineBrand: Grafix · model 900062-2582461 · barcode 8715427064338 · batch 211464 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers ordered | A12/01390/23 | |
| 2023-06-20 | Paint stamp · barcode 7329822188 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Removed from online marketplace |
RakutenWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.Rakuten → |
A12/01397/23 |
| 2023-05-24 | Finger paintFinger paintsBrand: Magic Do-Tiger Zhou · model X001H8MCF3 · ASIN B093KYQLDM, B06Y61WN7Q, B072MQ3HBX Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/01212/23 |
| 2023-04-27 | Hair straightening gelBotoxgel & HairGelBrand: SoftLiss · barcode 0643380789303, 0643380789341 Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales ban · Product destroyed · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Sales stopped ordered | A12/00972/23 | |
| 2023-03-08 | Hair straightenerStep 2 Moroccan Capilary TreatmentBrand: INOAR · barcode 789648370129 · batch L17367 · ASIN B07H7GMN4Q Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales stopped |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN: B07H7GMN4Q.Amazon → |
A12/00289/23 |
| 2023-03-02 | Finger paintPeinture à doigtsBrand: Hema · model 15.92.0011 · barcode 8716618277926 · batch 210 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00466/23 | |
| 2023-03-02 | Primark Recalls Children's Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure HazardsChildren's Bamboo Plates Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers | CPSC 23139 | |
| 2022-12-21 | Haircare productMiso keratin Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01846/22 | |
| 2022-12-02 | Finger paint kitFingermålningskitmodel 10240579 · ASIN B095SL39FK 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.Amazon → |
A12/01727/22 |
| 2022-08-11 | Muslin clothsMullwindeln dreieckig 6er Pack - pinkBrand: BO Traumzeit · model 58130720 · barcode 2000581307206 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Sales stopped ordered | A12/01171/22 | |
| 2022-03-28 | Nail hardenerEsmalte endurecedor para uñas "Nail Hardener"Brand: Química Alemana · batch All · ASIN B0038IA8XA Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon with ASIN number B0038IA8XA.Amazon → |
A12/00518/22 |
| 2020-08-06 | Chess setSchach SpielBrand: Tedi · barcode DNP 110 99091001271000000700 219 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Sales stopped | A12/00880/20 |