EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand washing gel Bikehut “Extreme Hand Cleaner” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1725/14
Summary
null The product is contaminated by an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 490 000 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and cracked skin or on open wounds, the product may cause infection or skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 500ml plastic red jar with black screw top lid, containing gel soap for hand cleaning after manual work.
What is the risk?
- null The product is contaminated by an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 490 000 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and cracked skin or on open wounds, the product may cause infection or skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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