InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Balea – Hand serum

Balea – Hand serum

Name: Hyaluron Handserum mit Anti-Aging Wirkstoff-Komplex für anspruchsvolle Hände

Category: 10

Date: 2025-07-04

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Microbiological

Danger: The product may be microbiologically contaminated with Candida parapsilosis yeast. This may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. It can additionally lead to skin irritation and inflammation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 17/06/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 17/06/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/06/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/06/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 17/06/2025

Description: Hand serum, advertised as containing hyaluronic acid, 75 ml. Product sold online, in particular via dm.de.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: Germany

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Balea - Hand serum

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