Body lotion
Veet · Hair Minimising
CosmeticsChemical
- 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: 24 October 2024
Product
- Description
- Body lotion, advertised as having moisturising action, 250 ml.
- Packaging
- Plastic bottle.
- Brand
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/02901/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-32
- Published
- 5 August 2025
- Modified
- 5 August 2025
- Corrigendum
- OR/00124/25: an additional measure was added to the notification following instructions from the notifying authority. Notification SR/02854/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. SR/02904/25: an additional measure was added to the notification following instructions from the notifying authority.
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