EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face cream Simetria “Simetria Vitamin K & Arnica Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1088/14
Summary
null Vitamin K1 is a contact allergen and causes allergic contact dermatitis. Also, in cases of pre-existing sensitisation acquired by topical application of Vitamin K1 present in cosmetics, an individual might not be able to receive Vitamin K1 therapeutically or experience allergic reactions upon Vitamin K1 treatment.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Cosmetics product, labeled with content of vitamin K and Arnica, offered in transparent packaging with silver cap, 30 g.
What is the risk?
- null Vitamin K1 is a contact allergen and causes allergic contact dermatitis. Also, in cases of pre-existing sensitisation acquired by topical application of Vitamin K1 present in cosmetics, an individual might not be able to receive Vitamin K1 therapeutically or experience allergic reactions upon Vitamin K1 treatment.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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: 30/05/2014
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