Hair gel foam
Schwarzkopf · 3 WETTER MEGA STARK 5
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Germany
- 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
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 31 July 2025
Product
- Description
- Hairstyling gel foam, 150 ml.
- Packaging
- Black metal bottle.
- Brand
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/02962/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-33
- Published
- 8 August 2025
- Modified
- 8 August 2025
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/03015/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the notification type and risk level. Notification OR/00127/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures and traceability.
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