EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Bath soap Badefee “Bath Praline Glam Queen” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0972/18
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.Small parts can be easily detached or bitten off the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.
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Product
- A bath product in the shape of a cupcake, decorated with imitation whipped cream and sprinkles resembling cake decorations. Packed in a paper cupcake form inside cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.Small parts can be easily detached or bitten off the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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