Face cream Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Face cream

Brand: Face

Country: Greece

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01566/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Face cream
Brand Face
Country Greece
Case Number SR/01566/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01566/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data (measure effective 20/01/2026)

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country of Greece has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as “Blossom Beauty Elixiria 40+ Youth Power Cream.” The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified during official testing. The product was found to contain an excessive concentration of the preservative 2-phenoxyethanol. The measure ordered is a withdrawal of the product from the market. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Face cream (specifically described as a face and neck cream).
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product Name: Blossom Beauty Elixiria 40+ Youth Power Cream.
– Size: 50 ml.
– Batch Number: bbfc25612-1.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown.
– Notifying Country: Greece.
– Category: Cosmetics.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following specific hazard based on laboratory analysis:

– Risk Type: Chemical.
– Substance: 2-phenoxyethanol.
– Measured Concentration: 1.2 %.
– Health Effects (as stated in the source): The product has an excessive concentration of 2-phenoxyethanol. According to the recall notice, 2-phenoxyethanol is haematotoxic (toxic to blood), a mild irritant, and may damage the liver.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

The official measure ordered by the competent authority is a withdrawal of the product from the market. Consumers who have purchased the specific batch (bbfc25612-1) of “Blossom Beauty Elixiria 40+ Youth Power Cream” should stop using the product immediately. The recall notice does not specify a specific consumer action such as returning the product to a store or contacting a specific hotline; the primary action is the removal of the product from the market by the distributor.

5. Official Remedy

– Type of Measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Economic Operator: The measure was ordered to the Distributor.
– Date of Entry into Force: 20/01/2026.
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The notice only details the market withdrawal action taken against the distributor. Consumers are advised to refer to the distributor or retailer for any potential refund or replacement, as this information is not provided in the source data.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01566/26
– Official Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098942
– Notifying Country: Greece
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Contact for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the distributor or retailer from whom the product was purchased, or consult the Greek national consumer safety authority.

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Disclaimer: This record is compiled from official EU Safety Gate data (Case SR/01566/26). No independent testing, analysis, or editorial judgment has been applied. Information not present in the original source data is noted as “Not specified.”

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Face cream?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01566/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Face cream?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Face cream?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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