
Moisturising cream
Nivea · Soft moisturising cream
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Notifying country
- Hungary
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: DistributorIn force from: 3 August 2023
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 3 August 2023
Product
- Description
- Soft moisturizing cream, advertised as having jojoba oil and Vitamin E, 300ml.
- Packaging
- White plastic jar.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/02890/23 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2023-48
- Published
- 23 November 2023
- Modified
- 23 November 2023
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