Safety GateSafety notice (not a recall)Destruction of the product·Cosmetics and personal care·February 5, 2026

Dove Nutritive Solutions Hair Fall Rescue shampoo: contains banned ingredient that may harm health

The shampoo lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.

What to do

Measure taken: Destruction of the product (economic operator: Retailer), in force from 21/01/2026.

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

  • Shampoo

    Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)

  • Shampoo

    Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)

Notice details

Product
Shampoo
Company
Dove
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/00413/26
  • Batch number: 8016400 01:11 *A
  • Barcode: 8712561888325
Measure in force since
21/01/2026
Published on Safety Gate
February 5, 2026
Listed on Recalled Today
February 5, 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.

Dove Shampoo (NUTRITIVE SOLUTIONS Hair Fall Rescue SHAMPOO WITH TRICHAZOLE ACTIVES)

Product
Product: Shampoo Name: NUTRITIVE SOLUTIONS Hair Fall Rescue SHAMPOO WITH TRICHAZOLE ACTIVES Brand: Dove Description: Shampoo.
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
Destruction of the product (economic operator: Retailer), in force from 21/01/2026
Country of origin
Unknown

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

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