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EU Safety Gate · Report-2024-18

Schwarzkopf · TAFT hairspray

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
03 May 2024
Notifying authority
Czechia
Catalog checked
30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/04/2024

Official source alert
Safety Gate reference
A12/01116/24
Model
BERLIN opulent volume, extra strong 3
Batch
0928803488
Check-digit validated barcodes
9000101200980
Category
Cosmetics
Risk type
Chemical
Country of origin
Germany

Extra strong hairspray, 250 ml. Product sold online.