United KingdomEmbark My Freedom and Embark My Story perfumes (models My Freedom and My Story), sold in blue and black packaging and bearing barcodes 8906096162023 and 8906096160074 and identifier RS.845.00 B230502L, are affected. They were removed because they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), a substance prohibited in cosmetic products that may harm the reproductive system, the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation, and do not meet Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; the product has been destroyed and consumers are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Embark My Freedom and Embark My Story Perfumes presenting a serious chemical risk
Type: Cosmetics - Perfume
Brand: Embark
Models: My Freedom, My Story
Barcodes: 8906096162023, 8906096160074
Other product identifiers: RS.845.00 B230502L
Country of Origin: India
Product Description: Two fragrances sold in blue and black packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2410-0091
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), 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 products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
What to do
The product has been destroyed.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
The official notice
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