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SR/03001/25

Soap

Kappus · Vaseline soap

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Germany
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. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 6 August 2025

Product

Description
Soap
Packaging
Blue and white cardboard box
Brand
Kappus
Model / type
3-0533
Barcode
4003143005334
Batch
2440

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/03001/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-33
Published
12 August 2025
Modified
12 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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