Hair gel
Schwarzkopf/Taft
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Notifying country
- Czechia
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
- Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 21 January 2026
Product
- Description
- Hair gel, 150 ml.
- Packaging
- Plastic bottle with an orange cap.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/00331/26 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2026-5
- Published
- 3 February 2026
- Modified
- 3 February 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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