EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Baby wet wipes BECUTAN “BECUTAN BABY WIPES WITH CHAMOMILE” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00009/22
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 820 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 700 cfu/g for yeasts and molds). 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 and with the standard EN ISO 17516.
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Product
- Baby wipes with chamomile, set of two packages with 64 units each.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 820 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 700 cfu/g for yeasts and molds). 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 and with the standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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