EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cream HT26 Paris “Crème mains concentrée Topsygel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03268/25
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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand cream — HT26 Paris
- Brand
- HT26 Paris
- Name / model
- Crème mains concentrée Topsygel
- Batch number(s)
- 162340
- Barcode
- 3440570261062
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hand cream, 75 ml. Product sold online, in particular via www.ht26.com.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-08-0088
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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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