EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face mask KELA COSMETIQUE “Rhassoul à la fleur d'oranger ('Rhassoul clay with orange blossom')” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1171/17
Summary
null The product contains nickel and barium (measured value: 0.003% by weight). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Face mask — KELA COSMETIQUE
- Brand
- KELA COSMETIQUE
- Name / model
- Rhassoul à la fleur d'oranger ('Rhassoul clay with orange blossom')
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Clay-based cream to be applied as a mask to the skin, 200g pot.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains nickel and barium (measured value: 0.003% by weight). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2017
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