EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cream Caicui — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00204/20
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI)(measured value: 0.0006 %), which use is forbidden in leave-on cosmetic products.MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 30 g of hand cream. The product was also sold online, in particular via eBAY.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI)(measured value: 0.0006 %), which use is forbidden in leave-on cosmetic products.MI is a strong sensitiser and 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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