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Bath bomb Outpicker — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00827/26
Summary
The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product lacks child-resistant fastening. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic…
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Product
- Bath bomb powder inside a plastic bottle, 70 g, sold with a soap toy dinosaur.
What is the risk?
- The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product lacks child-resistant fastening. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, and does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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