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🧸 Product DE January 10, 2025

fulah — KWA KWA Eau de Perfume

Perfume, intended for children.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
fulah — KWA KWA Eau de Perfume
📷 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 may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.

Origin
Syria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Other: Confiscation at the company's premises
  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 6214005509190
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This alert was reported 611 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.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a perfume called KWA KWA Eau de Perfume. It contains chemicals that are not allowed in cosmetics.

What's happening? The perfume has two banned chemicals. One may harm the reproductive system and unborn babies. The other may cause skin allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has or uses this perfume may be at risk. It was sold in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the perfume. 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.

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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 may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. · Origin: Syria

First published
January 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092388

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What is this product recall alert about?
fulah — KWA KWA Eau de Perfume. 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 may harm the reproductive system, may harm the heal...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 10, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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