EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Handwash LINDA “Handreiniger Citrus Duft (bzw. Citrus Power)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00164/21
Summary
The product contains lead (measured value: 150 mg/kg). Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Handwash - milky handwash to remove dirt from hands
What is the risk?
- The product contains lead (measured value: 150 mg/kg). Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2021
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