Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBajaj
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode8906014765251
Product
- Summary
- Product: Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: The product has been seized from the distributor and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Hair - Conditioner/Treatment
- Brand
- Bajaj
- Barcode
- 8906014765251
- Country of Origin
- India
- Product Description
- Gold-coloured hair oil in a 200ml bottle.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, also known as lilial or BMHCA. Butylphenyl methylpropional is not permitted in cosmetic products as it may harm the reproductive system or the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
- The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
- Corrective action
- The product has been seized from the distributor and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2509-0229
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been seized from the distributor and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Hair - Conditioner/Treatment
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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