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🧸 Product CZ July 19, 2024

DERMACOL — MEN AGENT EXTREME CLEAN 3IN1 body-face-hair

Shower gel for body, face and hair, 250 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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DERMACOL — MEN AGENT EXTREME CLEAN 3IN1 body-face-hair
📷 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
Czechia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8590031105901
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 680 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 body, face and hair cleaning product called DERMACOL MEN AGENT EXTREME CLEAN 3IN1. It is a cosmetic product.

What's happening? The product contains a chemical called BMHCA. This chemical is not allowed in cosmetics. It may harm the reproductive system, harm an unborn child, and cause skin reactions.

Does this affect me? If you have used this product in the Czech Republic, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop using the product. 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)
DERMACOL
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: Czechia

First published
July 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013791

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?
DERMACOL — MEN AGENT EXTREME CLEAN 3IN1 body-face-hair. 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 19, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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