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🧸 Product HU July 12, 2024

BOSTON — MOON for Women

Eau de parfum intended for women, 100 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BOSTON — MOON for Women
📷 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-tertbutylbenzyl) 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
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5907464413498
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 687 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 women’s perfume called MOON. It has a chemical that is not allowed in cosmetics.

What's happening? The perfume contains a banned ingredient that can hurt the reproductive system, harm an unborn baby, or cause skin reactions.

Does this affect me? If you used this perfume in Hungary, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any 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)
BOSTON
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tertbutylbenzyl) 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: Poland

First published
July 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013679

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BOSTON — MOON for Women. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tertbutylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 12, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ 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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