EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body Lotion "Completely Quenched" Moisturising Bod No7 — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0369/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because a body wash product has been accidentally packaged into tubes of body lotion. The intended use of the body lotion is to leave in contact with the skin without rinsing, whereas the body wash product contained within the body lotion packaging is intended to be rinsed off immediately. There is a small possibility that members of the public may experience a reaction if they…
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Product
- Body lotion in plastic 200ml crimped top tube.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because a body wash product has been accidentally packaged into tubes of body lotion. The intended use of the body lotion is to leave in contact with the skin without rinsing, whereas the body wash product contained within the body lotion packaging is intended to be rinsed off immediately. There is a small possibility that members of the public may experience a reaction if they leave the body wash in contact with their skin for prolonged periods of time.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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