EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body cream Gigi “Bikini Soothing Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1592/12
Summary
null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.0% of lidocaine which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- Soothing cream in a plastic tube sold in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.0% of lidocaine which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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