United KingdomFifteen fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty (various brands) are affected; they can be recognised by the ingredients label showing butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3‑cyclohexene carboxaldehyde and by the barcodes listed by Savers. They were recalled because these chemicals are prohibited in cosmetics, with BMHCA potentially harming the reproductive system, the unborn child and causing skin sensitisation. Customers should return affected products purchased in Savers stores to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact help@savers.co.uk if unsure.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Various Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Fragrances
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Fifteen fragrances by various brands sold by Savers Health and Beauty stores. The fragrances have butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde included on the ingredients label on the packaging of the product.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0070
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. Both chemicals are 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 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
What to do
Affected products have been recalled by Savers Health and Beauty.
Customers should return any of the above products purchased at a Savers store to the place of purchase, where they will be issued a full refund.
Only products purchased in Savers Health and Beauty stores with the barcodes listed are affected by this recall. If you are unsure if you have one of the above products, please contact Savers Health and Beauty on help@savers.co.uk or access Product Recalls - Savers.
The official notice
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