Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Italy
Published 10 Mar 2026
SR/00742/26
Byblos cosmetics set banned from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Byblos cosmetics set) 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
- Cosmetics set, consisting of a shower foam, 100 ml, an eau de toilette, 120 ml, and a body milk, 100 ml.
- Brand
- Byblos
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 70213
- Made in
- San Marino
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA - Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm the health of an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Italy
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00742/26
View official notice ↗
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