EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Day cream Eveline Cosmetics “Argan Oil - Anti-Wrinkle Rejuvenating Day Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1562/16
Summary
null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products and shall not be made available on the Union market as from 16 April 2016.
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Product
Day cream — Eveline Cosmetics
- Brand
- Eveline Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Argan Oil - Anti-Wrinkle Rejuvenating Day Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 5907609387561; Batch Nr. 145640
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Cream in a golden-coloured/brown cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products and shall not be made available on the Union market as from 16 April 2016.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2016
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