Eau de toilette Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate has published a recall notice (Case Number: SR/01705/26) concerning a cosmetic product. The recall was notified by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product is an Eau de toilette sold under the brand Paul Smith. The recall is limited to fragrances sold by the retailer Savers Health and Beauty. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to the presence of prohibited chemical substances.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Eau de toilette
– Brand: Paul Smith
– Name: MEN
– Volume: 100 ml
– Batch Number: 08J06J00708K45K20508K46K205
– Barcode: 3386469215535
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Scope of Recall: Only fragrances recalled by Savers Health and Beauty are affected.

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the recall notice:
– Chemical Risk: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
– Chemical Risk: The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which 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 data also lists “Strangulation Hazard” in the Hazards field, but this hazard is not mentioned anywhere in the source recall notice text. Per strict factual mode, only information explicitly stated in the source data is included. Therefore, no strangulation hazard is recorded.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure taken is a “Recall of the product from end users.” The date of entry into force of this measure is listed as “Unknown.” Consumers who have purchased the affected product should follow the instructions provided by the retailer. The specific recall webpage provided by the notifying party is: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall. Consumers should visit this webpage for detailed instructions on how to return the product or obtain further information.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is a Retailer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement) is not detailed in the recall notice beyond the recall action itself. Consumers should refer to the retailer’s recall page for the exact remedy offered.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Webpage: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099187
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case Number: SR/01705/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Contact Details: Not specified in the recall notice.

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