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SR/01836/25

Soap

Althaea · Sapone di bellezza - muschio bianco

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Italy
Notifying country
Italy
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. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 21 December 2023

Product

Description
Hand and face soap, 650 ml.
Packaging
Plastic bottle.
Brand
Althaea
Barcode
8018702005034
Batch
351221

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/01836/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-20
Published
13 May 2025
Modified
13 May 2025
Corrigendum
Notification SR/00293/25 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following retesting of the product.

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094333

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