EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume “Oud afgano” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01500/23
Summary
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and…
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Product
Perfume
- Name / model
- Oud afgano
- Batch number(s)
- 3734
- Barcode
- 6299122510502
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eau de parfum. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B08ZJ6472T.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. 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: 23/01/2023
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