Activap
Arval, cosmetic flagged by an official alert or recall
Activap (Arval), a cosmetic with barcode 8025935270061, has been the subject of an official alert or recall, the latest published on 22 November 2024 (Safety Gate, Italie). Substances named: BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE. 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).
Activap
- Product
- Face cream
- Brand
- Arval
- Batch
- 2706
- Barcode
- 8025935270061
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Hazard
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains, 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), substances which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation, while HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. 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: 10/07/2023 - Notifying country
- Italy
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
A12/03226/24. 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 : Arval