EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hyaluronic gel MEITAN “Hyaluronic Fluid-Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1350/19
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI)(measured value: 0.007 %), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Transparent glass injectable vial containing 10 ml of gel, packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI)(measured value: 0.007 %), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2019
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