EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Fat burner gel Nutrytec “Thermo Xtrem Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0520/19
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI)(measured values: 0,002 % and 0,0009 %), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 200 ml of fat burning gel in a black plastic tube with a white screwcap. Sold in a black cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI)(measured values: 0,002 % and 0,0009 %), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/03/2019
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