EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body lotion ISOLDA “Beeswax Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04465/25
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These can cause eye damage and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Body lotion, 500 ml, 650 ml, 2 l, and 2.5 l.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These can cause eye damage and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2025
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