InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Outpicker – Bath bomb

Outpicker – Bath bomb

Name: No Name Provided

Category: 10

Date: 2026-03-27

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Chemical, Choking

Danger: 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 lacks child-resistant fastening. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, and does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 02/10/2025

Description: Bath bomb powder inside a plastic bottle, 70 g, sold with a soap toy dinosaur.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Outpicker - Bath bomb

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