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Liquid detergent Le Coq “Liquide vaiselle” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00137/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) (measured total value 0.00078%). MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage (if in contact with the eyes) and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Liquid detergent — Le Coq
- Brand
- Le Coq
- Name / model
- Liquide vaiselle · Citron
- Batch number(s)
- 11/27/w
- Barcode
- 5902114233389
- Category
- Chemical products
- Dishwashing liquid, 1 litre.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) (measured total value 0.00078%). MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage (if in contact with the eyes) and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/08/2025
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