EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Beard oil Mr. Burton's “Mr. Burton's Beard Oil Pure” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00710/22
Summary
The product contains the fragrances limonene, citral, cinnamal and benzyl benzoate (measured values: up to 0.019%, 0.0027%, 0.0042% and 0.0035% by weight, respectively).Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does not…
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Product
Beard oil — Mr. Burton's
- Brand
- Mr. Burton's
- Name / model
- Mr. Burton's Beard Oil Pure
- Batch number(s)
- 310122
- Barcode
- X000DRK54J
- Category
- Cosmetics
- The product is a clear oily fluid for prolonged application to the face and beard. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the fragrances limonene, citral, cinnamal and benzyl benzoate (measured values: up to 0.019%, 0.0027%, 0.0042% and 0.0035% by weight, respectively).Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2022
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