Savers Fragrances Recall: Banned Chemicals
Savers Health and Beauty has recalled various fragrances containing chemicals that are prohibited in cosmetic products in the UK. The chemicals, BMHCA (lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, may harm the reproductive system and the health of unborn children.
OPSS reference: PSD 2605-0070. Recall date: 18 May 2026. Return to any Savers store for a full refund.
Banned chemicals
Hazard
Savers stores only
Retailer
Serious (chemical)
Risk
Full refund in-store
Remedy
What the chemicals are and why they matter
BMHCA (butylphenyl methylpropional / lilial): Banned in cosmetics products across Great Britain and the EU. May harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child. Also a skin sensitiser.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde: Also prohibited in cosmetic products. Allergen with skin sensitisation risk.
Both chemicals should not be present in any cosmetic product sold in the UK. Their presence is a breach of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as retained in UK law.
How to get your refund
1. Check if your product is affected: only products with the specific barcodes listed in the recall are affected. Check at savers.co.uk/prodrecall or contact help@savers.co.uk
2. Return the product to any Savers Health and Beauty store.
3. You will be issued a full refund. No receipt is required for a safety recall.
Your legal rights
Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (retained UK law): Both chemicals are prohibited. Selling cosmetics containing them is unlawful.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 s.9: Goods containing banned chemicals are not of satisfactory quality and fail the safety requirement.
Consumer Protection Act 1987 Part I: If these products caused skin reactions, allergic responses, or other harm, the manufacturer/importer may be strictly liable.
You are entitled to a full refund. If you experienced health symptoms, document them and consider a compensation claim for distress or medical costs.
Pregnant people who used affected products should consult their GP and mention BMHCA/lilial exposure from a recalled cosmetic product.
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