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🧸 Product IT March 8, 2024

BSQ — BSQ Natural Couture - White Muguet

Body lotion cream

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BSQ — BSQ Natural Couture - White Muguet
📷 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 can damage the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 5016763910260
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 874 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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 white flower-scented perfume called BSQ Natural Couture – White Muguet. It is a cosmetic product.

What's happening? The perfume contains a chemical that is not allowed in cosmetics. This chemical may harm the reproductive system, unborn babies, and skin.

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

What should I do? Stop using the perfume. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
BSQ
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 can damage the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
March 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010964

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BSQ — BSQ Natural Couture - White Muguet. 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 can damage 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 Italy.
▸ 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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