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Hair gel – L'oreal “FIX & FORCE”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 23 Jan 2025In the weekly report of 31 Jan 2025 (week 5, 2025)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Hair gel
Brand
L'oreal (21 alerts)
Brand as notified
L'OREAL
Name
FIX & FORCE
Batch numbers
  • 22N800
  • 22P401
(official alert record)
Batch as notified
22N80022P401
Barcode
8001980110736
Barcodes listed
8001980110736 (official alert record)
Description
Hair gel.
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 20 Feb 2023
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
France
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00400/25Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00400/25
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/00400/25
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2025-5 (XML)
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