EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume and deodorant “The City Spirit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01132/24
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetics. BMHCA can harm the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child, and cause skin sensitization The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Perfume and deodorant
- Name / model
- The City Spirit
- Batch number(s)
- 171024
- Barcode
- 5901501005059
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eau de parfum, 100 ml, and deodorant, 150 ml.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetics. BMHCA can harm the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child, and cause skin sensitization 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 22/04/2024
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