EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand soap — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00297/26
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 120 000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand soap
- Name / model
- LAVAMANI MELON JUICE 1896, LAVAMANI WHITEDAVE , LAVAMANI WHITEDAVE 1879
- Batch number(s)
- 250624MT211024MT250624SMMEL
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Various types of liquid hand soaps supplied in 25 kg bulk canisters.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 120 000 CFU/g). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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