EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face cream Margarita “Drėkinamasis veido kremas su natūraliomis išrūgomis visiems odos tipams su proteinais” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00991/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BHMCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Moisturizing face cream with natural whey for all skin types with proteins, 50 ml. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BHMCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2022
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