
Face cream
Arval · Activap
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Notifying country
- Italy
What is the danger
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains, 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), substances which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation, while HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
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: 10 July 2023
Product
- Description
- Face cream
- Packaging
- Cardboard box.
- Brand
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/03226/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-47
- Published
- 19 November 2024
- Modified
- 19 November 2024
- Corrigendum
- INFO/00128/24 was upgraded to A12/03599/24 following information provided by the national authority concerning the measures taken.
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