EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Moisturizing cream/gel Bust Size — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1603/18
Summary
The labelling indicates that the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitized persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Moisturizing cream/gel for the breast area in a white/blue/red 30 ml plastic tube, supplied in a white/blue/red cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The labelling indicates that the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitized persons. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
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