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Oud afgano perfume — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 30, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Oud afgano perfume — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Oud afgano perfume — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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.Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (23/01/2023)

Product description

Eau de parfum. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B08ZJ6472T.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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