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Élysée hair colour mousse — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 19, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Élysée hair colour mousse — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Élysée hair colour mousse — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Élysée hair colour mousse — 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 damage the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Retailer (09/10/2025)

Product description

Hair colour mousse, 75 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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