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Palmolive shampoo — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 26, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Palmolive shampoo — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Palmolive shampoo — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Palmolive shampoo — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Palmolive shampoo — 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 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.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Shampoo, 350 ml.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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