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🧸 Product IT March 17, 2023

Maurys — Hydra viva Shampoo capelli colorati

Hair colour shampoo with argain oil and pink bilberry

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Maurys — Hydra viva Shampoo capelli colorati
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 8031377022564
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1171 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
14 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 31, 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? Maurys Hydra viva Shampoo is a hair-cleaning product for coloured hair. It should not have a chemical called butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA).

What's happening? The shampoo contains BMHCA, which is banned in cosmetics. BMHCA can hurt the reproductive system, harm an unborn baby, or irritate skin.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this shampoo in Italy may be exposed to the banned chemical.

What should I do? Stop using the shampoo right away. 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Maurys
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Italy

First published
March 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008002

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Maurys — Hydra viva Shampoo capelli colorati. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unb...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 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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