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🧸 Product IT April 14, 2023

INTESA — Deodorant Parfume

Deodorant spray (ylang–ylang)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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INTESA — Deodorant Parfume
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child as well as causing skin sensitisation.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8003510002733
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1247 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 deodorant spray called INTESA. It has a bad chemical that should not be in cosmetics.

What's happening? The chemical butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) is in the spray. It can hurt your skin and may harm babies before they are born.

Does this affect me? If you use this spray, you could be at risk. Pregnant women should be especially careful.

What should I do? Stop using the spray now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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)
INTESA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child as well as causing skin sensitisation. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008208

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
INTESA — Deodorant Parfume. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child as well as causing skin sensitisat...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2023 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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