EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Bath product TENTATION bulles de séduction “Mini Cupcake SANTA'S HAT” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1384/18
Summary
Due to its characteristic appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The red Santa Claus hat and pieces of the whipped cream can easily detach. A child may put these pieces in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation or with the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Bath product — TENTATION bulles de séduction
- Brand
- TENTATION bulles de séduction
- Name / model
- Mini Cupcake SANTA'S HAT · Fragrance: Freesia flower
- Batch number(s)
- lot: 176012Code: 3700146609897
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Bath fizzer imitating a white cupcake with whipped cream, topped with a red Santa Claus hat and wrapped in red paper.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The red Santa Claus hat and pieces of the whipped cream can easily detach. A child may put these pieces in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation or with the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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