EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Moisturising face cream ODYLIQUE “Timeless Rose Moisturiser” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0439/15
Summary
null The product has an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 870 000 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin the product may cause infection or skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Light yellow moisturizer in a 50 ml bottle with dispenser. Packaged in a cardboard box with other data-for example: directions for use, ingredients, instructions for use etc.
What is the risk?
- null The product has an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 870 000 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin the product may cause infection or skin irritation. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2015
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