EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Facial toner Khadi “Rosenwasser Absolut naturrein” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0445/16
Summary
null The product has an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 1300 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin, the product may cause infection or skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Rosewater skin product in a transparent plastic bottle with a black screw cap (Volume 210 ml). Colourless liquid with grey sediment. A spray dispenser is loosely attached to the bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product has an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 1300 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin, the product may cause infection or skin irritation.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: 08/03/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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