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Cleansing milk – Nivea “pure & natural”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 17 Mar 2026In the weekly report of 20 Mar 2026 (week 11, 2026)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Cleansing milk
Brand
Nivea (125 alerts)
Name
pure & natural
Type / model
81186
Barcode
4005808582013
Barcodes listed
4005808582013 (official alert record)
Description
Cleansing milk, 200 ml.
Risk
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of an 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 23 Nov 2023
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00822/26Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/00822/26
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/00822/26
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2026-11 (XML)
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