Every week, dedicated European portals (Safety Gate for the European Union, Safety Database for the United Kingdom) list the non-compliant and/or dangerous products detected on the market by the control authorities. Here are the cosmetic products that are subject to a recall or a marketing ban this week: cosmetics containing ingredients prohibited in cosmetics.
Shower gel
Brand: Dalan d‘Olive 
Name: Pure Olive Oil Moisturizing Shower Gel
Barcode: 8690529007066
Batch number: 927
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: Jack Hope 
Name: Sweet Feeling Soirée Eau de Parfum
Barcode: 3551440548029
Batch number: 548029
• Country of origin: France
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: AP.Durand Parfum 
Name: What Else Eau de Parfum
Barcode: 3551440454016
Batch number: 454016, D18C11
• Country of origin: France
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) and Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde which are forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to distributor): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: Al Haramain 
Name: L’Aventure Femme
Barcode: 6291100137565
Batch number: BH 280720011908
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border.
Perfume
Brand: Al Haramain 
Name: Musk Pure Perfume
Barcode: 6291100133765
Batch number: BH 070721011734
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border.
Perfume
Brand: Al Haramain 
Name: L’Adventure Blanche
Barcode: 6291100136605
Batch number: BH 250916011909
• Country of origin: unknown
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border.
Shaving gel
Brand: Majix 
Name: Reflect Yourself Shaving Gel Cool
Barcode: 8696630134462
Batch number: A5
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to importer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: Shirley May Deluxe 
Name: Love Star Pour Femme
Barcode: 6295124029318
Batch number: SM076380D
• Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to retailer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: Parfumy Stic 
Name: Predator Paris For Men
Barcode: 377003057031
Batch number: 9J76
• Country of origin: Czech Republic
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to retailer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Perfume
Brand: Shirley May Deluxe 
Name: Bleu Fizz
Barcode: 6295124023538
Batch number: SM076622D
• Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: chemical
The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 ordered by public authorities (to retailer): withdrawal of the product from the market.
Henna
Brand: Royal Black Henna 
• Country of origin: India
• Notifying country: Sweden
Risk type: chemical
The product contains P-Phenylenediamine (PPD). PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): import rejected at border.
Source
• Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, report 33, European Commission, 19 August 2022
