InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Schwarzkopf – Hair gel foam

Schwarzkopf – Hair gel foam

Name: 3 WETTER MEGA STARK 5

Category: 10

Date: 2025-08-15

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: 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: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 31/07/2025

Description: Hairstyling gel foam, 150 ml.

Notifying Country: Czechia

Country of Origin: Germany

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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