Reason for the recall
- The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandEmbark
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Embark My Freedom and Embark My Story Perfumes
- Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
- Corrective action: Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Perfume
- Brand
- Embark
- Models
- My Freedom, My Story
- Barcodes
- 8906096162023, 8906096160074
- Other product identifiers
- RS.845.00 B230502L
- Country of Origin
- India
- Product Description
- Two fragrances sold in blue and black packaging.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), 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 products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
- Corrective action
- The product has been destroyed.
- We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2410-0091
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Cosmetics - Perfume
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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