Gillette · PRO COOL WAVE

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: 13 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/00453/26
Batch: 3149789620
Check-digit validated barcodes: 7702018985937

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Deodorant, advertised as having an anti-perspirant action, 150 ml.