Stop of sales
Compulsory measure
Notified by France
Published 20 Jan 2026
SR/00167/26
Vitta Gold shampoo withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Vitta Gold shampoo) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Shampoo, Production date: 09/23, Expiry date: 09/26. Product sold online, in particular via www.vittagold.com and keraliss-lissage.com
- Brand
- Vitta Gold
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- L0001
- Made in
- Brazil
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00167/26
View official notice ↗
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