EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Bath product Frucht “Duft Schaum Bad” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0587/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of pseudomonas putida (measured value: 23000 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, the product may cause a severe infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN ISO 17516.
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Product
- Transparent plastic bottle containing 1 litre of foam bath gel.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of pseudomonas putida (measured value: 23000 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, the product may cause a severe infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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