Shower gel
Nivea · energy
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Notifying country
- Italy
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
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 8 October 2024
Product
- Description
- Shower gel, intended for men, 250 ml.
- Packaging
- Plastic bottle.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/01847/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-20
- Published
- 13 May 2025
- Modified
- 22 December 2025
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/00293/25 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following retesting of the product.
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