Nivea · Shower gel refreshing Hawaii flower & oil Care Shower

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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 22 March 2024
Notifying authority: Czechia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00705/24
Batch: 84057090 11:12 5
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9005800222943

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Shower gel.