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SR/02010/25

Shower gel

Palmolive · REFRESHING

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Poland
Notifying country
Czechia
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. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 23 April 2025

Product

Description
Shower gel, intended for men, 500 ml.
Packaging
Black bottle with black cap.
Brand
Palmolive
Model / type
SEA MINERALS AND EUCALYPTUS OIL
Barcode
8714789733104
Batch
020920IT10213*B

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/02010/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-22
Published
27 May 2025
Modified
10 June 2025
Corrigendum
Notification SR/01984/25 was withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority, given that there s no conclusive information about the products with chemical risk.

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