Timotei recalls 2en1 Douceur shampoo and conditioner over a banned ingredient
The product 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: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Retailer), in force from 24/07/2025.
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)
Recall details
- Product
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Company
- Timotei
- 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
- Czechia
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/04127/25
- Batch number: 625457 B
- Barcode: 8711700922326
- Measure in force since
- 24/07/2025
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 19, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 19, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Timotei Shampoo and conditioner (2en1 Douceur)
- Product
- Product: Shampoo and conditioner Name: 2en1 Douceur Brand: Timotei Description: Shampoo and conditioner, 300 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
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Retailer), in force from 24/07/2025
- Country of origin
- France
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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