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SR/02573/25

Deodorant

Axe · Apollo

CosmeticsChemical
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: DistributorIn force from: 9 October 2024

Product

Description
Deodorant spray, 150 ml.
Packaging
Spray canister.
Brand
Axe
Barcode
8710447285626

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/02573/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-29
Published
10 July 2025
Modified
10 July 2025
Corrigendum
SR/02647/25 was updated with additional measures following request from the notifying authority.

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