Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 7 Apr 2026
SR/01035/26
Lionel Richie perfume withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Lionel Richie perfume) 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 parfum.
- Brand
- Lionel Richie
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- 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 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01035/26
View official notice ↗
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