EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face mask Aztec Secret Health and Beauty “Indian Healing Clay” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1600/18
Summary
The total count of aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 3600 cfu/g) and the level of mould in the product is too high. 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
Face mask — Aztec Secret Health and Beauty
- Brand
- Aztec Secret Health and Beauty
- Name / model
- Indian Healing Clay
- Batch number(s)
- expiry dates 06/2020 and 03/2020
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Plastic jar containing clay mask. The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon and eBay).
What is the risk?
- The total count of aerobic bacteria (measured quantity up to 3600 cfu/g) and the level of mould in the product is too high. 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): The product listing has been removed from the Amazon website
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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