
Shower gel
Palmolive · REFRESHING
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Poland
- Notifying country
- Czechia
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
- 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
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
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- Notification SR/01984/25 was withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority, given that there s no conclusive information about the products with chemical risk.
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