Hair mask

Medavita · Luxviva

CosmeticsChemical

Country of origin: Italy
Notifying country: Italy

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

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 21 June 2023

Product

Description: Hair mask, advertised as colour-protective.
Packaging: Plastic bottle.
Brand: Medavita
Model / type: 19.9
Barcode: 8033928505762
Batch: 919291781

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/03845/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-44
Published: 28 October 2025
Modified: 4 November 2025
Corrigendum: Notification SR/03749/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/03748/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/03846/25: 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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