PFAS / PFOA: products flagged in official safety alerts
54 EU Safety Gate alerts concern products flagged for PFAS / PFOA. The first dates from 8 November 2021, the latest from 14 October 2026.
- Stands out
- Compared with all 24,059 alerts, these stand out for the environment hazard (81% here, 6% overall) and the reason “restricted chemical above the legal limit” (100% here, 22% overall).
- Rank
- In the 12 months to 30 October 2026, PFAS / PFOA ranked 10th of 20 chemicals by number of alerts (31).
- Rank
- Its share of all alerts rose from 0.3% to 0.7% 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 30, up from 13 in the four quarters before.
- Hazards
- The hazards named most often are environment (81%), chemical (59%) and other health risk (2%).
- Why flagged
- Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (100%) and breaks or collapses (6%).
- Made in
- 24% were for products made in China, 19% were for products made in United States and 19% were for products made in Germany.
- Products
- The products flagged most are shampoo, shower gel and soap (6%), creams and lotions (4%) and fancy-dress costumes (2%).
- Sold online
- 83% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 17% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, Shein and Zalando.
- Outcome
- The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (70% of EU alerts); 44% included a measure ordered by an authority.
- Reported by
- The EU alerts were notified most often by the authorities of Luxembourg (28%), Finland (15%) and Belgium (13%).
The rule
The alerts say the products breach the POPs Regulation (87%) and the REACH Regulation (63%).
Alerts by year
| 2026 (to date) | 30 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
Narrow it down
By product type
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety Gate
14
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 30 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 30 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
100%, 54 alerts
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6%, 3 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 54 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Toy costumeDinosaurBrand: Wicked Costumes · model KA-4429 · barcode 5055294844972 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02870/26 | |
| 2026-09-30 | AnorakShort water-repellent, windproof puffer anorakBrand: Zara · model 0/3046/227/700/05 · barcode 03046227700054 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered | SR/02671/26 | |
| 2026-09-16 | CoatVMMASTA TEDDY COATED COAT GABrand: Vero Moda · model 20022971, Grape Leaf · barcode 5715728567302 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | SR/02535/26 | |
| 2026-09-16 | Cushion coverCouch Cushion CoverBrand: Maxijin Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02437/26 |
| 2026-09-16 | Cloth napkinChristmas Cloth NapkinsBrand: Sastybale · model TB1225 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02449/26 |
| 2026-09-16 | Cushion coverBrand: Shein · barcode PB25111401222827 · batch 123 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
Shein |
SR/02448/26 |
| 2026-09-16 | Shower curtainMitre Essentials Plain Shower Curtain- Whitemodel GT798 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02479/26 | |
| 2026-08-26 | Rain jacketJacket MH500 TWBrand: QUECHUA · model 4434399 · barcode 3608439290329 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02364/26 | |
| 2026-08-21 | Waterproof mattress protectorMattress Protectormodel Single · barcode 5050780755824 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02343/26 | |
| 2026-08-13 | Children's rain jacketBrand: Fish&Chips, JBC · model ZWM KoraS25Rain01 · barcode 5400525270318 Why: Breaks or collapses · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02296/26 | |
| 2026-08-13 | Children’s rain jacketCharacter Pad Coat FrozenBrand: Sports Direct · model 2297026-90 175 8 · barcode 2297026901956 Why: Breaks or collapses · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02299/26 | |
| 2026-08-13 | Children’s rain trousersKarrimor Sierra Pant BlackBrand: Karrimor · model C91BAV Why: Breaks or collapses · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02300/26 | |
| 2026-08-05 | EyelinerEndless Silky Eye Pen Brand: Pixi Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered | SR/02152/26 | |
| 2026-07-30 | Lip linerIrina The Diva Lip LinerBrand: Irina The Diva Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered | SR/02147/26 | |
| 2026-07-30 | Lip linerThe Ultimate Lip Liner With a TwistBrand: Gosh Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered | SR/02148/26 | |
| 2026-06-09 | EyelinerBrand: Barry M Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered | SR/01724/26 | |
| 2026-06-01 | AnorakVeste hybride KIELDERBrand: REGATTA GREAT OUTDOOR · model RKN153 PID-00002641 - 3/4 ans · barcode 5063019786919 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned | SR/00051/26 | |
| 2026-05-26 | CushionSociety of Lifestyle Cushion w. fillingBrand: House Doctor · model 262360060 · barcode 5707644785182 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/01524/26 | |
| 2026-04-20 | Shower curtainshower curtain 180x200cmBrand: douceur d'interieur · model 1801852 · barcode 3574388018522 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01092/26 | |
| 2026-04-20 | Shower curtainBrand: Wenko · model Butterfly PEVA shower curtain · barcode 4008838164259 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01093/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | BagPersönliche Tasche ChallengeBrand: JAKO · model 1721 · barcode 4059562486308, 4059562486315, 4059562486322, 4059562486339 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Temporary ban on supply · Consumers warned | SR/01082/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Sports bagSporttasche Challenge mit BasisfachBrand: JAKO · model 2021 · barcode 4059562486551, 4059562486506, 4059562486513, 4059562486520, 4059562486537, 4059562486544 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Temporary ban on supply · Consumers warned | SR/01081/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Sports bagSporttasche ChallengeBrand: JAKO · model 1921 · barcode 4059562486421, 4059562486438, 4059562486445, 4059562486452, 4059562486469, 4059562486476 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Temporary ban on supply · Consumers warned | SR/00989/26 | |
| 2026-04-07 | Children's raincoatCiré déperlant enfantBrand: Okaidi · model 0712003 GOCIRE · barcode 3604273712, 3604274071 · batch 42079101, 42079102, 42079801, 42079901, 42964601, 43067701 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled 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 okaidi.fr and Amazon.Amazon → |
SR/00743/26 |
| 2026-04-01 | BackpackRucksack ChallengeBrand: JAKO · model 1821 · barcode 4059562486360, 4059562486377, 4059562486384, 4059562486391 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Temporary ban on supply · Consumers warned | SR/00988/26 | |
| 2026-03-13 | JacketCoupe vent à capuche métalliséBrand: Kiabi · model DJP97 · barcode 3616039212153 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and KIABI.Amazon → |
SR/00594/26 |
| 2026-02-24 | JacketBrand: Karrimor · model Run Waterproof Jacket LADIES · barcode 2450754033102 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00613/26 | |
| 2026-02-06 | JacketVeste à capuchon mauve et zip jauneBrand: Shein · model EXPLOREWE - Teen 13Y · batch 08/2024 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description via Shein (product identifier: SKC#sk2408200095729842) and Amazon.Amazon →SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: SKC#sk2408200095729842) and Amazon.Shein → |
SR/00034/26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Dry bagBrand: Karrimor · model Blue, 40L. · barcode 278431340006 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00215/26 | |
| 2026-01-06 | Jacket Veste imperméable et coupe-vent pour jeune filleBrand: Zosee · model VNY243564 - Age 5Y · batch 2357979 03/2025 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: sk2407030164001119).Shein → |
SR/00035/26 |
| 2025-11-26 | Rain coatGyermek Esokopenymodel K112S Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/04157/25 | |
| 2025-02-04 | Mattress protectorBrand: TQF Home Collection · model 1042977 · barcode 2000007155503 · batch 17851518 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00555/25 | |
| 2025-02-03 | Hooded jacketSierra hooded jacket womenBrand: Karrimor · barcode 2446052193501 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00537/25 | |
| 2024-12-17 | Lip pencilPermaGel UltraBrand: Pat McGrath Labs · model Nude Venus · barcode 843004111033 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/03731/24 | |
| 2024-12-12 | Lip liner320 StructureBrand: Pat McGrath Labs · barcode 843004108989 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03695/24 | |
| 2024-12-12 | Lip linerCrayon à Lèvres et Taille-crayonBrand: Pat McGrath Labs · model 304 Suburbia · barcode 843004109016 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03692/24 | |
| 2024-12-12 | Lip linerBridgerton 316 Cosmic Vibes Brand: Pat Mc Grath Labs · barcode 843004109474 · batch 3561A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03694/24 | |
| 2024-12-11 | Eye linerLondonFogBrand: Pixi + Hello Kitty · barcode 885190230372 · batch 0385 21BH09A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered |
ZalandoWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Zalando.be.Zalando → |
A12/03651/24 |
| 2024-12-11 | Eye pencil21 Intense colourBrand: KIKO · barcode 8059385002620 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered |
ZalandoWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Zalando.be.Zalando → |
A12/03650/24 |
| 2024-12-11 | Eye linerCrayon yeux Les Gemmes Brand: L'Atelier du sourcil · barcode 3760259080297 · batch 01H2 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03654/24 | |
| 2024-12-11 | EyelinerDark pearlBrand: Charlotte Tilbury · barcode 5060332320493 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03652/24 | |
| 2024-12-11 | Eye linerRock 'n' Kohl - Iconic liquid Brand: Charlotte Tilbury · model Bedroom Black · barcode 5060332320301 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03656/24 | |
| 2024-12-11 | Eyeliner203 ShadeBrand: Pat McGrath Labs · barcode 843004108934 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03653/24 | |
| 2024-11-28 | Lip pencilPermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil with Sharpener Brand: Pat Mc Grath Labs · model 314 Allure · barcode 843004109054 · batch 1761A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03437/24 | |
| 2024-05-31 | Hair creamKeratin Healing Oil DeFrizz Cream Brand: Lanza · barcode 654050260053 · batch T1243A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01335/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | Lip linerStay On Me Lip Liner Brand: Diego dalla Palma · model 46 · barcode 8017834866957 · batch 01K2 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01338/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | Lip linerStay On Me Lip LinerBrand: Diego dalla Palma · model 43 · barcode 8017834866926 · batch 01A3 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01339/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | Lip linerStay On Me Lip LinerBrand: Diego dalla Palma · model 41 · barcode 8017834866902 · batch 01H2 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01342/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | EyelinerCore CrayonBrand: LH Cosmetics Crayon · model Grey Core · barcode 7350003901051 · batch 01M1 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01340/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | EyelinerCore CrayonBrand: LH Cosmetics Crayon · model Brown Core · barcode 7350003901075 · batch 01M1 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01337/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | Hair protector sprayHealing ColorCare Color Guard Brand: Lanza · barcode 654050409070 · batch B61017/6293-1 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01341/24 | |
| 2024-05-23 | Hair serum Healing Strength Neem Plant Silk Serum Brand: Lanza · barcode 654050152037 · batch T3236A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A12/01336/24 | |
| 2022-09-14 | Muffin formsSweet moments muffinsformer model 104957 · barcode 7047160437584 · batch 504488-25-20 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01289/22 | |
| 2021-11-08 | Cupcake papersBig MuffinsBrand: Toppits · barcode 4006508199365 · batch 122440 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01518/21 |