
Hand soap
CosmeticsMicrobiological
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Notifying country
- Slovakia
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 120 000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Various types of liquid hand soaps supplied in 25 kg bulk canisters.
- Packaging
- White plastic canister with a label and a plastic cap.
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/00297/26 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2026-5
- Published
- 30 January 2026
- Modified
- 30 January 2026
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/00278/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00304/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken. Notification SR/00338/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00257/26: the notification has been updated with additional information on the product identification, traceability and measures taken.
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