Gel mains

The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 43,3 % by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidals Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.

Published: 27 November 2020
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01601/20
Batch: 06/04/202020165

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Burns, Health risk / other
Country of origin: Portugal

Product description

1 litre of gel for hands stated to be ‘hydroalcoholic, antibacterial, antifungal, active against viruses, hypoallergenic, soothing, leave-on’.