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Perfume – Merta “Body Survival”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 21 Apr 2026In the weekly report of 24 Apr 2026 (week 16, 2026)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Perfume
Brand
Merta (2 alerts)
Name
Body Survival
Barcode
8715658998495
Barcodes listed
8715658998495 (official alert record)
Description
Eau de parfum, intended for women.
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 retailer · from 17 Feb 2026
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/01211/26Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/01211/26Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/01211/26
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Other alerts for Merta

Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/01211/26
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2026-16 (XML)
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