EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eau de toilette GORDANO PARFUMS “pour homme” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00811/26
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Eau de toilette — GORDANO PARFUMS
- Brand
- GORDANO PARFUMS
- Name / model
- pour homme · 179
- Batch number(s)
- 01092018
- Barcode
- 5902114887186
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eau de toilette, intended for men, 50 ml.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 25/02/2026
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