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🧸 Product LT March 8, 2024

„Basler“ Professional Langes Haar Spülung Après- shampooing

Hair conditioner for long hair, 200 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
„Basler“ Professional Langes Haar  Spülung Après- shampooing
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics

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.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4028841133332
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 812 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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 hair conditioner called “Basler” Professional Langes Haar Spülung. It is meant to soften hair after shampooing.

What's happening? The product’s ingredient list shows a chemical called BMHCA. This chemical is not allowed in cosmetics. It may harm the reproductive system, harm an unborn baby, or cause skin reactions.

Does this affect me? If you used this conditioner in Lithuania, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · 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. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012166

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„Basler“ Professional Langes Haar Spülung Après- shampooing. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · 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 hea...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
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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