BLACK OPIUM

BLACK OPIUM, a cosmetic with barcode 6972011066945, has been the subject of an official alert or recall, the latest published on 6 September 2024 (Safety Gate, Tchéquie). Substances named: BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL. 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.

BLACK OPIUM

Product

Perfume

Model

B886-2

Batch

220702-9

Barcode

6972011066945

Risk level

Serious risk

Hazard

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tertbutylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm fetal health and cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the perfume contains the allergenic fragrances d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, cinnamyl alcohol, farnesol, hexyl cinnamal and benzyl salicylate. These substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients so consumers are not aware of their presence. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer
Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product
Date of entry into force: Unknown

Notifying country

Czechia

Country of origin

People's Republic of China

Alert on Safety Gate