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Hand soap — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalFeb 6, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk
Photo from the official notice: Hand soap — microbiological risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 120 000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer

Product description

Various types of liquid hand soaps supplied in 25 kg bulk canisters.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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