Schwarzkopf hair gel HAIR GLITTER GEL, got2b. Glitter Glam: banned ingredient found
The hair gel contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
What to do
Measure taken: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures (economic operator: Distributor), in force from 14/11/2024.
Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Notice details
- Product
- Hair gel
- Company
- Schwarzkopf
- Hazard
- 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.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- Hungary
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/03960/25
- Model or type: SHIMMERING SILVER
- Barcode: 9000101240429
- Measure in force since
- 14/11/2024
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 6, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 6, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Schwarzkopf Hair gel (HAIR GLITTER GEL, got2b. Glitter Glam)
- Product
- Product: Hair gel Name: HAIR GLITTER GEL, got2b. Glitter Glam Brand: Schwarzkopf Description: Hair gel with glitter, 50 ml.
- Risk
- Risk type: Chemical 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 taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures (economic operator: Distributor), in force from 14/11/2024
- Country of origin
- Germany
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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