Product Safety Report: Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty (2510-0144)
Product Safety Report for Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited from use in cosmetic products.
Corrective action: Affected products have been withdrawn from the market by Savers Health and Beauty.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Fragrances |
| Brand | Hello by Lionel Ritchie, Hot by United Colours of Benetton |
| Barcode | 715387003000 (Hot) |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Counterfeit | Unknown |
| Product Description | Two fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty stores. Affected products have the chemical ‘butylphenyl methylpropional’ included on the ingredients label on the packaging of the product. |
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Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), 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.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Corrective action
Affected products have been withdrawn from the market by Savers Health and Beauty.
Owners of the affected product should stop using it immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2510-0144
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards