EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body cream XCB XPEL BODY CARE “Aloe Vera Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00035/23
Summary
The product contains the preservative Methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0,00020% by weight), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
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Product
Body cream — XCB XPEL BODY CARE
- Brand
- XCB XPEL BODY CARE
- Name / model
- Aloe Vera Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 7406
- Barcode
- 5060120167033
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Body cream with aloe vera in a 500 ml jar.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the preservative Methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0,00020% by weight), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2022
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