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Hand disinfectant Wells “Álcool Gel Mãos (Hand sanitizer)” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01169/21
Summary
The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 55.5% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand disinfectant — Wells
- Brand
- Wells
- Name / model
- Álcool Gel Mãos (Hand sanitizer) · Ref. AG
- Batch number(s)
- Cód. Forn. 29222EXP: 11/2023L: AGO 98/2020
- Barcode
- 5600954005714
- Category
- Chemical products
- 50 ml pack of clear hydro-alcoholic hand sanitizing antibacterial gel. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 55.5% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2021
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