Shaving gel
Nivea men · Active energy
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Notifying country
- Italy
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: 11 September 2023
Product
- Description
- Shaving gel, 200 ml.
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottle.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/04085/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-47
- Published
- 18 November 2025
- Modified
- 18 November 2025
- Corrigendum
- Notifications SR/04046/25, SR/04043/25, SR/04047/25: at the request of the notifying authority the applicable legal basis has been updated. SR/04102/25: Following a reassessment of the risk, this alert has been downgraded and the reference number changed to OR/00014/26.
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