EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Shampoo Vitta Gold “Silk Express - Nutritive shampoo” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00167/26
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
Shampoo — Vitta Gold
- Brand
- Vitta Gold
- Name / model
- Silk Express - Nutritive shampoo
- Batch number(s)
- L0001
- Barcode
- 7898735700592
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Shampoo, Production date: 09/23, Expiry date: 09/26. Product sold online, in particular via www.vittagold.com and keraliss-lissage.com
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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 13/10/2025
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