Body lotion
Nivea · NIVEA SMOOTH SENSATION CREAMY BODY MILK
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: 16 March 2026
Product
- Description
- Body lotion, 400ml .
- Packaging
- Plastic bottle with a pump dispenser.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/01129/26 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2026-15
- Published
- 14 April 2026
- Modified
- 14 April 2026
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/01153/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/01150/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/01074/26 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following a retest of the product.
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