EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Pedicure mask Strictly professional “Skin pedicure mask” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0278/18
Summary
The product contains the preservative methyldibromo glutaronitrile. This substance may cause skin irritation, an allergic skin reaction and respiratory irritation. The cream also contains isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Pedicure mask — Strictly professional
- Brand
- Strictly professional
- Name / model
- Skin pedicure mask · SPB 0648
- Batch number(s)
- Batch BJ 24, bar code 5033940008787
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin softening pedicure mask in a white plastic 450 ml container Information in Lithuanian is provided in the affixed label.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the preservative methyldibromo glutaronitrile. This substance may cause skin irritation, an allergic skin reaction and respiratory irritation. The cream also contains isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2018
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