EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Cosmetics
Liquid soap Kneipp. “LIQUID SOAP LYCHEE KUBEBA - LEMON” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00107/25
Summary
The product is announced as anti-bacterial against Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa but does not disinfect properly. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1040.
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Product
- Liquid soap, 250 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product is announced as anti-bacterial against Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa but does not disinfect properly. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1040.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2024
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