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A12/03566/24

Hair gel

TAFT by Schwarzkopf&Henkel · Power elastic gel

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Germany
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: 20 June 2024
  2. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 20 June 2024
  3. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 20 June 2024

Product

Description
Hair gel, 150 ml.
Packaging
Black plastic tube.
Brand
TAFT by Schwarzkopf&Henkel
Model / type
Mega stark 5
Barcode
4015100401738
Batch
0806Y013832602825

Original source

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

Alert number
A12/03566/24 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2024-50
Published
5 December 2024
Modified
5 December 2024
Corrigendum
Notification A12/03588/24 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following a retesting of the product.

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092424

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