EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body lotion Judith Leiber “Night” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0302/19
Summary
The body lotion contains isobutylparaben which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity.At the same time, the product contains limonene, linalool, coumarin, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: more than 0.001% by weight). These substances can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. Consumers are not aware of their presence because they are not indicated in the list of ingredients.The…
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Product
Body lotion — Judith Leiber
- Brand
- Judith Leiber
- Name / model
- Night · 150 mlreference 17X610203
- Batch number(s)
- barcode 899219002819
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Body lotion in a 150ml bottle
What is the risk?
- The body lotion contains isobutylparaben which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity.At the same time, the product contains limonene, linalool, coumarin, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: more than 0.001% by weight). These substances can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. Consumers are not aware of their presence because they are not indicated in the list of ingredients.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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