EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume Versace “Versus” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03328/24
Summary
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. 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
- Eau de toilette, 50 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2023
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