Hair styling gel
Nivea · Gel Extra Strong
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Notifying country
- Italy
What is the danger
According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden 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: RetailerIn force from: 3 April 2023
Product
- Description
- Hair styling gel, 150 ml.
- Packaging
- Plastic tube with a dispenser cap
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/02041/23 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2023-36
- Published
- 31 August 2023
- Modified
- 31 August 2023
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