
Perfume
BLACK OPIUM
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Czechia
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tertbutylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm fetal health and cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the perfume contains the allergenic fragrances d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, cinnamyl alcohol, farnesol, hexyl cinnamal and benzyl salicylate. These substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients so consumers are not aware of their presence.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Eau de parfum, natural spray, 85 ml. Manufacturing date: 2022/07/02, Expiry date: 2027/07/01
- Packaging
- Cardboard box wrapped in cellophane.
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/02528/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-36
- Published
- 4 September 2024
- Modified
- 4 September 2024
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