Eau de toilette Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01702/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data

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1. Recall Summary

A voluntary recall has been issued for a specific batch of Jean Paul Gaultier “Classique” Eau de Toilette. The recall was initiated by the retailer Savers Health and Beauty and applies to products sold in the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The recall is due to the presence of prohibited chemical substances in the product’s formulation, which constitutes a chemical risk and a non-compliance with EU Cosmetic Products Regulation.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Eau de toilette
– Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
– Name: Classique
– Size: 50 ml
– Batch Number: 90161
– Barcode: 8435415011310
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Scope: The recall notice specifies that only fragrances recalled by Savers Health and Beauty are affected.

3. Hazard Information

The product has been classified as presenting a Chemical risk and is considered a Serious risk level by the notifying authority. The specific hazards identified in the source data are as follows:

– Prohibited Substance (BMHCA): According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
– Prohibited Substance (HICC): The product also contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC). This substance is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Note: The user-provided hazard list included “Strangulation Hazard,” but this is not present in the source data. The only hazards explicitly stated in the source data are the chemical risks from BMHCA and HICC.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected product (Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette, 50 ml, Batch 90161) should stop using the product immediately. The official recall notice directs consumers to the following website for specific instructions on how to return the product and obtain a remedy:
– URL: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall

5. Official Remedy

The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Retailer. The category of measure is a Recall of the product from end users. The specific details of the remedy (e.g., full refund, replacement) are not specified in the source data. The date of entry into force for the measure is listed as “Unknown.”

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Recall Website: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall
– EU Safety Gate Case Number: SR/01702/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099184
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

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