EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Baby cream URIAGE EAU THERMALE “Bébé 1er Change / 1st Change cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0418/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of 4-isopropyl-m-cresol (measured value: 0.24 %). 4-isopropyl-m-cresol is identified as corrosive and could lead to burns and irritation, especially when applied on sensitive or damaged skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Baby cream — URIAGE EAU THERMALE
- Brand
- URIAGE EAU THERMALE
- Name / model
- Bébé 1er Change / 1st Change cream
- Batch number(s)
- 3661434002298801202 - EXP 01/21
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Blue plastic tube containing 100 ml of cream for use in the nappy area of babies. Sold in a blue cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of 4-isopropyl-m-cresol (measured value: 0.24 %). 4-isopropyl-m-cresol is identified as corrosive and could lead to burns and irritation, especially when applied on sensitive or damaged skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2019
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