EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair wax Nishman “Hair Wax Gumgum” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03403/25
Summary
The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0.00083 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Clear blue scented hair wax paste, 100 ml. Product sold online, in particular via www.laynel.de.
What is the risk?
- The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0.00083 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2025
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