Sunscreen spray
Nivea · Sun protect & refresh
CosmeticsChemical
- Notifying country
- Italy
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
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 27 February 2023
Product
- Description
- Sunscreen spray, advertised as refreshing, 200 ml.
- Packaging
- Plastic bottle.
- Brand
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/00381/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-5
- Published
- 23 January 2025
- Modified
- 23 January 2025
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009122
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