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🧸 Product SE August 26, 2022

Al Haramain — Amber pure perfume 12 pieces

Set of 12 different body perfumes (Makkah, Madinah, Million, Forever, Firdous, Dhahab, Oudi, Black Oudh, Hajar, Mukhallah, White Oudh, Badar, Amber, Musk).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Al Haramain — Amber pure perfume 12 pieces
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) and Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which are forbidden in cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 6291100133758 070721011734
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1477 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a perfume called Amber pure made by Al Haramain. It comes in a pack of 12 small bottles.

What's happening? The perfume has two bad chemicals that should not be in cosmetics. These chemicals can hurt skin or cause allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has this perfume may be at risk. It was sold in Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any skin problems.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Al Haramain
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) and Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which are forbidden in cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. · Origin: Unknown

First published
August 26, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006608

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Al Haramain — Amber pure perfume 12 pieces. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) and Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which are forbidden in cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the r...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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