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Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil — chemical risk (2509-0229)

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJan 9, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil — chemical risk (2509-0229)
Photo from the official notice: Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil — chemical risk (2509-0229)

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, also known as lilial or BMHCA. Butylphenyl methylpropional is not permitted in cosmetic products as it may harm the reproductive system or the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).

Remedy

The product has been seized from the distributor and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Other

Product description

Gold-coloured hair oil in a 200ml bottle.

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 follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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