EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Make-up remover essence “Eye make-up remover oil-free” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1095/13
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains Burkholderia cepacia. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
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HazardMicrobiological
Notified byGermany
Country of originAustria
Intended forConsumer
Product
- Eye make-up remover.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains Burkholderia cepacia. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/07/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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