Dove · Hand soap

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: 06 February 2026
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: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 21/01/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00332/26
Model: Caring hand wash
Batch: 0135PBX 21:30*A
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8720181056239

Classification

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

Product description

Liquid hand soap, 250 ml.