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Body lotion — recall A12/03044/23

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Italy · 2023-12-22 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/03044/23
Date of alert
2023-12-22
Country / jurisdiction
Italy
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Romeo Gigli
Product category
Cosmetics
Product type
Body lotion
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
8051080072007
Reported risk: Secondo l'elenco degli ingredienti, il prodotto contiene 2-(4-terz-butilbenzil) propionaldeide (BMHCA), vietato nei prodotti cosmetici. Il BMHCA può danneggiare il sistema riproduttivo, può nuocere alla salute del feto e può causare sensibilizzazione cutanea. Il prodotto non è conforme al Regolamento sui prodotti cosmetici.
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Product Name (original English): Body lotion

Risk Description (original English): 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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures (original English): Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 12/04/2023

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011264

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