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According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 20 March 2026
Notifying authority: Italy
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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 23/11/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00822/26
Model: 81186
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4005808582013

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Cleansing milk, 200 ml.