Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Czechia
Published 12 Feb 2026
SR/00518/26
Lotus Valley eau de toilette withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Lotus Valley eau de toilette) 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
- Eau de toilette, intended for women, 100 ml. Expiring date: 12/2032.
- Brand
- Lotus Valley
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- LV012023
- Made in
- United Arab Emirates
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), 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. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Czechia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00518/26
View official notice ↗
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