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SR/00519/26

Shower gel

Algemarin · Wellness soft&care

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Germany
Notifying country
Czechia
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

Product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 20 January 2026

Product

Description
Shower gel, 300 ml.
Brand
Algemarin
Barcode
4003086365021

Original source

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

Alert number
SR/00519/26 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2026-7
Published
12 February 2026
Modified
12 February 2026
Corrigendum
Notification OR/00018/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097631

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