Safety GateSafety notice (not a recall)Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures·Cosmetics and personal care·December 2, 2025

Emanuela Biffoli Talcum powder (Peonia Bianca 1): banned ingredient BMHCA found

The scented talcum powder lists 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 17/09/2025.

Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.

  • Talcum powder

    Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)

  • Talcum powder

    Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)

Notice details

Product
Talcum powder
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
Italy
Countries that reacted
None listed
Identifiers
  • Alert number: SR/04241/25
  • Model or type: 90497
  • Batch number: 190620
  • Barcode: 8007452755009
Measure in force since
17/09/2025
Published on Safety Gate
December 2, 2025
Listed on Recalled Today
December 2, 2025

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Official notice

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Emanuela Biffoli Talcum powder (Peonia Bianca 1)

Product
Product: Talcum powder Name: Peonia Bianca 1 Brand: Emanuela Biffoli Description: Scented talcum powder, intended for women, 100 g.
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 17/09/2025
Country of origin
Italy

Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate

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