EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hair gel editt “WITH PRO-VITAMIN B5” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0607/18
Summary
The cosmetic product contains the preservative MCI/MI. Dermal contact with products containing MCI/MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis, especially for sensitive consumers.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Hair gel in a plastic jar, volume 500 ml, with the inscription “EDITT COSMETICS HAIR GEL WITH PRO-VITAMIN B5 - Źel do wlosów z odźywka new ACTIWE POWDER”.
What is the risk?
- The cosmetic product contains the preservative MCI/MI. Dermal contact with products containing MCI/MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis, especially for sensitive consumers.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2018
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