EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Baby skincare wipes Baby tender “Baby wipes, fresh scented” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1063/16
Summary
null The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI and MCI are allowed only in rinse-off products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Baby skincare wipes — Baby tender
- Brand
- Baby tender
- Name / model
- Baby wipes, fresh scented · OUU-0270
- Batch number(s)
- 6419773807244
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 80 pcs baby skincare wipes in a pink plastic package
What is the risk?
- null The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI and MCI are allowed only in rinse-off products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2016
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