EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cleaner Elbow Grease “Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00411/24
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand cleaner — Elbow Grease
- Brand
- Elbow Grease
- Name / model
- Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner · EG73
- Batch number(s)
- 00645
- Barcode
- 5053249248059
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Yellow soap, 500 ml. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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