EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body gel “Cool Aloe Restores Skin Moisture” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01699/22
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Body gel
- Name / model
- Cool Aloe Restores Skin Moisture · 8277
- Barcode
- 7773931012345
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Gel for hydration and revitalization.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MI containing products 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗