Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Croatia
Published 22 Jul 2026
SR/02096/26
Nishman hair spray stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Nishman hair spray) 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
- Hair spray, 200 ml.
- Brand
- Nishman
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 25123665
- Made in
- Türkiye
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of benzoic acid (measured value: 0.76 %). Benzoic acid causes skin irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Croatia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02096/26
View official notice ↗
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