EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair care products Rich “(1) Pure Luxury Moisture Leave-in Conditioner ; (2) Pure Luxury Argan Curl Enhancing Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1545/17
Summary
null According to the list of ingredients, the products contain methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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Product
- (1) Hair conditioner in a 150 ml yellow dispensing bottle with black lettering and black dispensing pump; (2) Hair care cream in a 120 ml yellow dispensing bottle with black lettering and black dispensing pump.
What is the risk?
- null According to the list of ingredients, the products contain methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2017
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