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A12/02728/24

Body cream

Nivea · Nivea Rich Nourishing body cream

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

Product

Description
Body cream, 400 ml.
Packaging
Blue plastic container.
Brand
Nivea
Model / type
83882.471.AB.03
Barcode
4005808780570
Batch
11130300895016876

Original source

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

Alert number
A12/02728/24 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2024-39
Published
24 September 2024
Modified
24 September 2024
Corrigendum
Notification A12/02696/24: At the request of the notifying authority, an additional measure has been added.

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