EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cream R&R Skincare “Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Hand Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00860/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: up to 1,710 mg/kg). Citral causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.Moreover, the product contains allergenic fragrances (eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not…
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Product
Hand cream — R&R Skincare
- Brand
- R&R Skincare
- Name / model
- Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Hand Cream
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hand cream, advertised as including shea butter, 70g.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: up to 1,710 mg/kg). Citral causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.Moreover, the product contains allergenic fragrances (eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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