Gel Hand Sanitiser
Gel Hand Sanitiser was recalled on 27 November 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01596/20. Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. The product contains less alcohol than advertised (measured value as low as 22% by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/01596/20 |
| Brand | Chemistplus |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Published | 27 November 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains less alcohol than advertised (measured value as low as 22% by weight). Consequently, it has insufficient disinfectant properties, increasing the risk of infection for the user. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/11/2020
Product Description
Colourless, transparent liquid. Ingredients listed as Alcohol Denat, Aqua, Xantham Gum, Butanone, Glycerol, Isopropyl Alochol, Denatonium.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Gel Hand Sanitiser.
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.