Playboy VIP shower gel — chemical risk (SR/04302/25)
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
- Destruction of the product — Retailer (24/11/2025)
Product description
Shower gel, 250 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.
- Playboy VIP GLAM ORCHID SCENT shower gel — chemical riskEU Safety GateSerioussame barcodeMay 3, 2024· Playboy· Cosmetics
- Playboy VIP PLAYBOY VIP shower gel glam orchid scent — chemical riskEU Safety GateSerioussame barcodeApr 26, 2024· Playboy VIP· Cosmetics
- Playboy VIP Softening shower gel — chemical riskEU Safety GateSerioussame barcodeAug 18, 2023· Playboy VIP· Cosmetics
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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