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Essential oil The Soapery “Bergamot Organic Essential Oil” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01223/25
Summary
The product contains allergenic fragrances (limonene, linalool, citral and geraniol), but lacks appropriate warnings on the label. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
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Product
Essential oil — The Soapery
- Brand
- The Soapery
- Name / model
- Bergamot Organic Essential Oil
- Batch number(s)
- U145029
- Category
- Chemical products
- Bergamot essential oil, advertised as organic, 10 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains allergenic fragrances (limonene, linalool, citral and geraniol), but lacks appropriate warnings on the label. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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