NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Sunscreen Lotion 200ml

Official notice

11 May 2022

Last checked

11 May 2022

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Sunscreen Lotion 200ml. Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects depending on the level and duration of exposure. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer). Published 2022-05-11.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the product and check the batch number on the rear of the product near the barcode. Consumers who have bottle of batch 12640440-BN should visit http://www.nivea.com.au/highlights/nivea-sun-recall to complete the online form to receive a refund, and then dispose of the product. For more details, https://apps.TGA.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx k=RC-2022-RN-00414-1. For more information, contact the Beiersdorf Australia Customer Service Centre on 1800 103 023.

Recall number

42804beb-1ca9-4051-ad51-9a0047cd32f5

Official notice

2022-05-11

The hazard

Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects depending on the level and duration of exposure. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer).

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

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Affected products

Product 1

Nivea Sun Protect and Moisture Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 200ml Product code: 85616 Batch number: 12640440-BN Expiry date: 06/2024 AUSTL 270876 Sunscreen lotion in a blue bottle with a blue and yellow cap.

Risk / hazard

Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects depending on the level and duration of exposure. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer).

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

BEAUTY

Classification

Personal care products

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

42804beb-1ca9-4051-ad51-9a0047cd32f5

Classification

Personal care products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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