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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC August 1, 2025

Soul Cal & Co — Scented body mist

Body mist.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Soul Cal & Co — Scented body mist
📷 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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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📈 Timeline
71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 2026
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What is this? Soul Cal & Co scented body mist is a spray you put on your skin. The law says it should not have a chemical called BMHCA.

What's happening? The product has BMHCA in it. That chemical is not allowed in cosmetics. It may hurt your skin or harm babies before they are born.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this mist in the UK may be at risk. Pregnant women and children are most in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the mist right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health worries.

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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: People's Republic of China

First published
August 1, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095160

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What is this product recall alert about?
Soul Cal & Co — Scented body mist. 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 August 1, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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