EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Cosmetics
Bath foam Botanica “Foam Bath Honey Drizzler” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0099/16
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to ingest it, causing chemical pneumonia.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Bath foam (yellow liquid) supplied in a plastic jar, resembling honey.
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to ingest it, causing chemical pneumonia.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2016
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