Sun Protect & Refresh
Nivea, cosmetic flagged by an official alert or recall
Sun Protect & Refresh (Nivea), a cosmetic with barcode 4005900367891, has been the subject of 2 official alerts or recalls, the latest published on 13 June 2025 (Safety Gate, Italie). Substances named: BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL. An alert concerns a specific item, often a few batches: compare the batch and model with your product. Its composition has not yet been recorded on this site.
Safety Gate, EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products: cosmetic alerts from the weekly reports, retrieved 23 October 2026.
Source: European Commission, Safety GateEU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. weekly reports (CC0).
Official alerts and recalls for this barcode
Fields are quoted as published (in English for Safety Gate).
Sun Protect & Refresh
- Product
- Sunscreen
- Brand
- Nivea
- Batch
- 74911316
- Barcode
- 4005900367891
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Hazard
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (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 comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Measures
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor
Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Date of entry into force: 22/11/2024 - Notifying country
- Italy
- Country of origin
- Italy
SR/02116/25. Safety Gate, EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products: cosmetic alerts from the weekly reports, retrieved 23 October 2026.
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate weekly reports (CC0).
Sun protect & refresh
- Product
- Sunscreen spray
- Brand
- Nivea
- Batch
- 7154091672021016
- Barcode
- 4005900367891
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Hazard
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (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 comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Measures
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor
Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Date of entry into force: 27/02/2023 - Notifying country
- Italy
- Country of origin
- Unknown
SR/00381/25. Safety Gate, EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products: cosmetic alerts from the weekly reports, retrieved 23 October 2026.
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate weekly reports (CC0).
Substances named in alerts
Photograph the packaging
Brand : Nivea