EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair spray Nishman “SEASALT SPRAY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02096/26
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of benzoic acid (measured value: 0.76 %). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Hair spray, 200 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of benzoic acid (measured value: 0.76 %). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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: 28/05/2026
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