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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. Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 30 June 2023
Notifying authority: Sweden
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: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 23/01/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01500/23
Batch: 3734
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6299122510502

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Arab Emirates

Product description

Eau de parfum. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B08ZJ6472T.