EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Bandages for aromatherapy Wiener Kosmetikum “Aromawickel medium” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02487/23
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.0013% and 0.0048%), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Bandages for aromatherapy — Wiener Kosmetikum
- Brand
- Wiener Kosmetikum
- Name / model
- Aromawickel medium
- Batch number(s)
- 30238
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Moistened bandages for aromatherapy. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.0013% and 0.0048%), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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