Hair wax (DAX) · Green & Gold Hair Wax

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…

Date

2025-08-29

Country

Germany

Brand

DAX

Product

Hair wax

Classification

chemical

Category

Cosmetics & chemicals

Source

EU Safety Gate

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What to do

1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.

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