European Union
Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo in a green plastic bottle (made in India) is affected. The product was rejected at the EU/Northern Ireland border because it contains forbidden butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) and undeclared allergenic fragrances (linalool, citronellol, limonene and alpha‑isomethyl ionone), and does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation; the consignment was compulsorily rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Shampoo advertised as anti-dandruff.
Packaging: Green plastic bottle.
Country of origin: India.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02641/26
Product name on the item: Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Additionally, the product contains allergenic fragrances (Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What to do
Import rejected at border (compulsory, manufacturer).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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