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SR/03535/25

Shower gel

Nivea · fitness fresh SHOWER GEL 2 in 1 Body & Hair

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: Retailer

Product

Description
Shower gel, 250 ml
Packaging
Plastic bottle
Brand
Nivea
Model / type
80836
Barcode
4005808130238
Batch
20533490 01:28 5

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/03535/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-41
Published
8 October 2025
Modified
8 October 2025
Corrigendum
Notification SR/03485/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.

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