Teeth whitening product withdrawn from the European market

On August 20, 2026, European health authorities issued a withdrawal notice for the cosmetic product "FOCUSMILE, Teeth Whitening Pen" due to safety concerns. The product, which originates from China and bears the barcode 96043594783, was flagged via the Business Alert Gateway for containing hydrogen peroxide at levels exceeding the safety limits permitted for cosmetic items.

The withdrawal stems from the product's failure to comply with European Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, which sets strict standards for the composition of cosmetics to ensure consumer safety. The Pharmaceutical Services of Cyprus have formally advised consumers who possess this specific whitening pen to cease using it immediately.

Consumers who identify this product on the market are urged to contact the Pharmaceutical Services at 22608606, 22608682, or 22608689 to report the findings. This measure is part of ongoing efforts by regulatory bodies to enforce strict chemical safety protocols across the European Union and protect public health from non-compliant imported goods.