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Hair dye – L'oreal “Excellence creme”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 3 Feb 2026In the weekly report of 6 Feb 2026 (week 5, 2026)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Hair dye
Brand
L'oreal (21 alerts)
Brand as notified
L'OREAL
Name
Excellence creme
Type / model
5.15
Batch
10L400
Barcode
3600520967417
Barcodes listed
3600520967417 (official alert record)
Description
Hair-colouring cream.
Risk
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, harm the health of the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures · ordered on the retailer · from 17 Sep 2025
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
France
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26Photo 5 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26Photo 6 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/00353/26
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2026-5 (XML)
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