Gel Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01563/26, was issued by the notifying country of Greece and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall involves a cosmetic product classified as a gel, marketed under the name “BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION.” The product is advertised as containing honey extracts. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk and non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The measure ordered by the competent authority is the withdrawal of the product from the market, effective from 16 October 2025. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Gel (cosmetic product)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product name: BIOPRO ARTHRO BEE GEL WITH BEE DERIVED EXTRACTS HONEY SESSION
– Batch number: 03025
– Type/Model number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: Greece
– Notifying country: Greece
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a chemical risk. According to the recall notice, the product contains the allergenic fragrance coumarin, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. The failure to declare the presence of an allergenic fragrance on the labelling of a leave-on cosmetic product may cause dermatitis, eczema, or more serious skin reactions in persons who are already sensitized to this substance. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action, such as instructions to stop using the product or to return it to a specific location. The official measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor. Consumers who have purchased this specific product (batch number 03025) are advised to check the product label for the batch number and to discontinue use if they have any concerns regarding potential allergic reactions. For further guidance, consumers should contact the distributor or the relevant national authority in their country.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the competent authority is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The measure was ordered to the distributor. The date of entry into force of this measure is 16 October 2025. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-level remedy. Information regarding any additional consumer remedies (e.g., refund or exchange) is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Greece
– EU Safety Gate case number: SR/01563/26
– EU Safety Gate alert reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099070
– Product image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11010308
– Distributor contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.

End of Record

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