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SR/02895/25

Shower gel

Dove · Seidig-Zart

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
UK
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. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Distributor

Product

Description
Shower gel
Packaging
White plastic bottle.
Brand
Dove
Barcode
8711700955775
Batch
4191MBX

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/02895/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-32
Published
4 August 2025
Modified
4 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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