EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair dye Schwarzkopf “Long-lasting color Color EXPERT, NEW MAXIMAL CARE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00083/26
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.
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Product
Hair dye — Schwarzkopf
- Brand
- Schwarzkopf
- Name / model
- Long-lasting color Color EXPERT, NEW MAXIMAL CARE · 12.0
- Batch number(s)
- 0204Y68753
- Barcode
- 9000101061345
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hair dye containing colouring cream 50 ml, developer 50 ml, anti-hair breakage serum 1.8 ml, and regenerating healing balm 22.5 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.
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: 12/11/2025
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