
Depilatory wax strips
Veet · Easy-Gel voskové pásiky
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- UK
- Notifying country
- Hungary
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
- Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 6 January 2024
Product
- Description
- Sixteen depilatory wax strips and three after-wax oily wipes.
- Packaging
- Cardboard box.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/02751/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-40
- Published
- 26 September 2024
- Modified
- 26 September 2024
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