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Sunscreen milk – Nivea “sun protect & refresh”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 22 Jan 2025In the weekly report of 31 Jan 2025 (week 5, 2025)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Sunscreen milk
Brand
Nivea (125 alerts)
Name
sun protect & refresh
Batch
55011674
Barcode
4005900132383
Barcodes listed
4005900132383 (official alert record)
Description
Sunscreen milk, SPF 20, 220 ml.
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, may harm the health of the unborn child and may 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 distributor · from 27 Feb 2023
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00354/25Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00354/25
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/00354/25
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2025-5 (XML)
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