Sunscreen lotion

Nivea · Protect & Refresh Sun Lotion

CosmeticsChemical

Country of origin: Germany
Notifying country: Czechia

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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

Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 24 July 2025

Product

Description: Sunscreen lotion, 200 ml.
Packaging: Blue plastic bottle.
Brand: Nivea
Model / type: SPF30
Barcode: 5900017049595
Batch: 71258374

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/04140/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-48
Published: 20 November 2025
Modified: 20 November 2025
Corrigendum: Notification SR/04186/25: at the request of the notifying authority the applicable legal basis has been updated. Notification SR/04185/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04180/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04178/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.