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🧸 Product CZ October 24, 2025

Schwarzkopf Palette — INTENSIVE COLOR CREME LONG-LASTING INTENSITY PERMANENT BW10 PUDROVĚ PLAVÝ

Hair dye, containing a 50 ml tube of colouring cream, a 50 ml bottle of developer, a 10 ml sachet of caring mask and a pair of gloves.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Schwarzkopf Palette — INTENSIVE COLOR CREME LONG-LASTING INTENSITY PERMANENT BW10 PUDROVĚ PLAVÝ
📷 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.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 9000101024395
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This alert was reported 215 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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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a hair dye called Schwarzkopf Palette INTENSIVE COLOR CREME. It is a permanent color product.

What's happening? The dye contains a chemical called BMHCA. This chemical is banned in cosmetics. It may harm the reproductive system, unborn babies, and skin.

Does this affect me? If you used this dye in the Czech Republic, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using this product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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. · Origin: Germany

First published
October 24, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096365

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What is this product recall alert about?
Schwarzkopf Palette — INTENSIVE COLOR CREME LONG-LASTING INTENSITY PERMANENT BW10 PUDROVĚ PLAVÝ. 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 October 24, 2025 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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