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A12/02890/23

Moisturising cream

Nivea · Soft moisturising cream

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Germany
Notifying country
Hungary
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 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

  1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 3 August 2023
  2. 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
Nivea
Model / type
89063
Barcode
4005900009319

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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