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Victor shampoo and body shower — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 20, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Victor shampoo and body shower — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Victor shampoo and body shower — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product contains 1,4-dioxane (dioxane). Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetic products. Dioxane may cause cancer, causes serious eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation. Moreover, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.Additionally, the product contains an excessive concentration of methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.0041%). MI causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (19/07/2024)

Product description

Shampoo and body shower, 250ml

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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