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Multi-purpose cleaner Puroxx “De allround reiniger” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00121/23
Summary
The product is classified and labelled as corrosive to the skin but announced as skin friendly and dermatologically tested. This announcement can mislead a consumer to consider it safe and use it without precautions, causing chemical burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) nor with the Cosmetic Products…
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Product
Multi-purpose cleaner — Puroxx
- Brand
- Puroxx
- Name / model
- De allround reiniger
- Batch number(s)
- 20225203
- Barcode
- 9006186002631
- Category
- Chemical products
- Multi purpose cleaner for daily use which may also be used as a daily cleaner for greasy hands. The product label contains claims such as dermatologically tested, skin-friendly, vegan, protective, I am green. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product is classified and labelled as corrosive to the skin but announced as skin friendly and dermatologically tested. This announcement can mislead a consumer to consider it safe and use it without precautions, causing chemical burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) nor 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: 11/10/2023
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