EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body milk S’nonas “Almendra body milk” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02187/24
Summary
According to the list of ingredients 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 does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. [Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November…
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Product
- Body milk, 400 ml.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients 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 does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. [Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products]
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2024
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