EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cream Envie “Crema Mani dermoprotettiv” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1852/17
Summary
The hand cream contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.00021% by weight). 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
- Hand cream packaged in white 100 ml tube.
What is the risk?
- The hand cream contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.00021% by weight). 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/11/2017
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