EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Baby powder Nuagé “Baby Powder 100% talc free” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00808/25
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 440 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 17516.
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Product
- Baby powder, 284 g.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 440 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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