EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume Yves Saint Laurent “BLACK OPIUM” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02106/24
Summary
The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured value up to 0.084 % by weight). 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
Perfume — Yves Saint Laurent
- Brand
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Name / model
- BLACK OPIUM · VAPORISATEUR-NATURAL SPRAY
- Batch number(s)
- 38N503
- Barcode
- 3365440787971
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eau de parfum, 90 ml. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured value up to 0.084 % by weight). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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