EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Children’s perfume fulah “KWA KWA Eau de Perfume” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00072/25
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.Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin…
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Product
- Perfume, intended for children.
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.Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Confiscation at the company's premises
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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