EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Cleansing face mask Rafia “Multani Mitti, Natural Clay Deep Cleansing Face Mask” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00082/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 85 000 cfu/g) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, yeast and mould has been detected.If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, or if it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membrane, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Cleansing face mask.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 85 000 cfu/g) and the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, yeast and mould has been detected.If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, or if it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membrane, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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