'Serious chemical risk!' Britons alerted as shower gel containing banned ingredient is withdrawn from the market

Laura Biagiotti Mistero Di Roma Shower Gel (2410-0070)

Type: Cosmetics - Shower Gel

Brand: Laura Biagiotti

Barcode: 3705238709

Country of Origin: Poland

Product Description: 150ml shower gel in tube orange packaging with gold lettering

The OPSS stated: "The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (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 meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

"The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2410-0070

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product recalls must be taken very seriously to ensure customer safety.

Britons were recently warned as a decoration sold in the UK poses a "serious chemical risk".

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The decorative item also poses a choking risk to children and could puncture the skin.

Britons were also warned as retailer Next recalled several items in recent days.

Some items were pulled from shelves due to "contamination with mould", while another item was recalled as it could cause "serious damage" if swallowed.