EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Moisturiser R&R Skincare “Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00746/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: 1.29 % by weight). Citral causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Moisturiser — R&R Skincare
- Brand
- R&R Skincare
- Name / model
- Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm
- Batch number(s)
- RBBB010
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Moisturiser, advertised as including shea butter.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: 1.29 % by weight). Citral causes skin irritation 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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