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A12/02652/24

Liquid soap

Dove · Caring Hand Wash

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
The Netherlands
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 prohibited 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. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024
  2. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024
  3. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024

Product

Description
Liquid soap, 250 ml.
Packaging
White bottle with flip cap.
Brand
Dove
Barcode
8720181050534

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/02652/24 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2024-38
Published
16 September 2024
Modified
16 September 2024
Corrigendum
A12/02670/24 An additional measure was added at the request of the notifying authority.

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