Desinfetante de mãos (Hand disinfectant)
Desinfetante de mãos (Hand disinfectant) was recalled on 6 August 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01170/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Portugal. The product's content of alcohol is insufficient (measured values: 54% of ethanol and 2% of propan-2-ol, by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/01170/21 |
| Brand | SANIBIOK |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Model Number | DM 10 |
| Published | 6 August 2021 |
Risk Description
The product's content of alcohol is insufficient (measured values: 54% of ethanol and 2% of propan-2-ol, by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/07/2021
Product Description
500 ml pack of clear hydro-alcoholic hand sanitizer with gel consistency. The product is also sold online.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Desinfetante de mãos (Hand disinfectant).
About this risk
This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.
Recommended action
Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.
Who is at risk?
All consumers who have purchased this product.