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SR/00354/25

Sunscreen milk

Nivea · sun protect & refresh

CosmeticsChemical
Notifying country
Italy
Open the alert on the European Commission website ↗

What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 27 February 2023

Product

Description
Sunscreen milk, SPF 20, 220 ml.
Packaging
Plastic bottle.
Brand
Nivea
Barcode
4005900132383
Batch
55011674

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
SR/00354/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-5
Published
22 January 2025
Modified
22 January 2025

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009119

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