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Vyvážený a jemný, s heřmánkem a vitamínem E — recall A12/01895/24

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Czechia · 2024-07-19 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01895/24
Date of alert
2024-07-19
Country / jurisdiction
Czechia
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Palmolive
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Soap
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
8693495033770
Reported risk: Podle seznamu složek produkt obsahuje 2-(4-terc-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyd (BMHCA), který je v kosmetických výrobcích zakázán. BMHCA může poškodit reprodukční systém, poškodit zdraví nenarozeného dítěte a může způsobit senzibilizaci kůže. Výrobek není v souladu s nařízením o kosmetických přípravcích.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Retailer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
05/06/2024
Machine translation. This page was translated automatically from the English record we hold of the issuing authority’s notice. The English original is shown below and the authority’s own notice is linked above — both take precedence over this translation.

Product Name (original English): Balanced & Mild, with chamomile & vitamin E

Risk Description (original English): 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 the unborn child and may cause skin sensitization.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013789

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