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🧸 Product IT May 30, 2025

Collistar — Cristalli liquidi extraluce per capelli secchi

Hair lotion, 50 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Collistar — Cristalli liquidi extraluce per capelli secchi
📷 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) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8015150290029
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 425 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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-care product called Collistar Cristalli liquidi extraluce per capelli secchi. It is a cosmetic sold in Italy.

What's happening? The product contains two chemicals that are not allowed in cosmetics. These chemicals may harm the reproductive system, may harm an unborn baby, and may cause skin allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has used this product in Italy may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the product 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)
Collistar
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) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. · Origin: Italy

First published
May 30, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094512

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?
Collistar — Cristalli liquidi extraluce per capelli secchi. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which are prohibited in cosmetic products....
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 30, 2025 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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