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🧸 Product CZ BG March 24, 2023

biofresh cosmetics — HERBS of BULGARIA, AFTER SHAVE

Aftershave in a glass bottle with black plastic cap. Volume 100 ml. The neck of the bottle is secured by a plastic cap with a small hole allowing the product to be applied. The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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biofresh cosmetics — HERBS of BULGARIA, AFTER SHAVE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
Bulgaria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 3800200963269
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1267 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 men’s after-shave lotion made by a brand called biofresh. It is sold under the name HERBS of BULGARIA.

What's happening? The lotion contains a chemical called butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) that is not allowed in cosmetics. BMHCA can irritate skin and may harm unborn babies or the reproductive system.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this after-shave in Bulgaria or the Czech Republic may be using it.

What should I do? Stop using the product right away. 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.

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

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Bulgaria

First published
March 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008215

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
biofresh cosmetics — HERBS of BULGARIA, AFTER SHAVE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unb...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia and Bulgaria.
▸ 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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