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SR/00285/26

Perfume

Embark

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
India
Notifying country
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Sold online
No
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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

  1. Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 25 October 2024

Product

Description
Eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Packaging
Cardboard box.
Brand
Embark
Model / type
My FreedomMy Story
Barcode
89060961600748906096162023
Batch
B230502L

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/00285/26 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2026-5
Published
30 January 2026
Modified
30 January 2026
Corrigendum
Notification SR/00278/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00304/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken. Notification SR/00338/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00257/26: the notification has been updated with additional information on the product identification, traceability and measures taken.

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