EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Make-up remover Gunry “Cleansing wipes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0426/15
Summary
null The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions. These substances are not included in the list of ingredients. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- A white and blue package of 25 wet wipes for removing make-up. Manufacturing date 2014.04.11; Expiry date 2016.04.10
What is the risk?
- null The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and may cause skin sensitization and allergic skin reactions. These substances are not included in the list of ingredients. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2015
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