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SR/00320/25

Shower gel

Vidal · Doccia Berries & Musk

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Italy
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: RetailerIn force from: 16 March 2023

Product

Description
Shower gel, advertised as revitalising, containing blackberry and musk.
Packaging
Plastic bottle with a cap.
Brand
Vidal
Barcode
8008970003238

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/00320/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-4
Published
21 January 2025
Modified
21 January 2025
Corrigendum
SR/00331/25 was withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following a retesting of the product.

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009137

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