EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body Lotion Bio Skincare “Hand and Body Papaya Skin Whitening Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1880/18
Summary
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylisochlorothiazolinone (MCI) are listed in the product ingredients. MCI/MI are not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. MI and MCI are sensitizing agents 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 Lotion — Bio Skincare
- Brand
- Bio Skincare
- Name / model
- Hand and Body Papaya Skin Whitening Lotion
- Batch number(s)
- Batch number: 30408; Bar code: 5060040701065
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hand and body skin-whitening lotion in a 400ml white bottle.
What is the risk?
- Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylisochlorothiazolinone (MCI) are listed in the product ingredients. MCI/MI are not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. MI and MCI are sensitizing agents 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2018
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