EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eye cream Saaren Taika “Pro-Age Hyaluronihappo silmänympärysvoide” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03110/24
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and other aerobic microbes (330 000 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Eye cream — Saaren Taika
- Brand
- Saaren Taika
- Name / model
- Pro-Age Hyaluronihappo silmänympärysvoide
- Batch number(s)
- L37973
- Barcode
- 6430069211521
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eye cream, 30 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and other aerobic microbes (330 000 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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