EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Bath product I Heart Revolution “BATH FIZZER” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01148/21
Summary
Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can easily detach from it, in particular if the product is bitten. A small child may them put it in the mouth and choke on them. Additionally, due to the product's composing ingredients, the small parts ending in the digestive tube can damage the health of the child. The product does not comply with…
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Product
Bath product — I Heart Revolution
- Brand
- I Heart Revolution
- Name / model
- BATH FIZZER · Blueberry Crush , Caramel, Cotton, Honey Teddy Bear, Lulu Teddy Bear, Mimi LE Teddy Bear
- Barcode
- 5057566123365 (Blueberry Crush)5057566220699 (Honey Teddy Be
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Bath product to create foam, sold in the shape of a donut of a teddy bear (150 g. each). The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can easily detach from it, in particular if the product is bitten. A small child may them put it in the mouth and choke on them. Additionally, due to the product's composing ingredients, the small parts ending in the digestive tube can damage the health of the child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/04/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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