EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Cream GORGIQUE “Instantly Wrinkles Remover Antioxidante Skin Lifting Wrinkles Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01702/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of diethylene glycol (DEG) (measured value 4.9% by weight). Diethylene glycol can be lethal as it can harm kidneys, reproduction and the development of the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Anti-oxidant cream. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of diethylene glycol (DEG) (measured value 4.9% by weight). Diethylene glycol can be lethal as it can harm kidneys, reproduction and the development of the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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