SVÍZEL · SVÍZEL proven herbal ointment with clove extract and beeswax

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden 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: 03 May 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: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 16/04/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01098/24
Batch: 1/0785/21
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8595030069261

Classification

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

Product description

Herbal ointment