EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume Alta Moda “SPARKLE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0045/19
Summary
The perfume contains amyl cinnamal, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol and benzyl cinnamate (measured values: 0.1%, 0.014%, 0.0069%, 0.0037%, 0.0031% by weight, respectively). These substances can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. The consumers are not aware of their presence because they are not indicated in the list of ingredients.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- “EAU DE TOILLETTE pour femme, vaporisateur – natural spray, a parfume“ in a glass bottle, with a plastic cap. Volume 100ml.
What is the risk?
- The perfume contains amyl cinnamal, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol and benzyl cinnamate (measured values: 0.1%, 0.014%, 0.0069%, 0.0037%, 0.0031% by weight, respectively). These substances can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. The consumers are not aware of their presence because they are not indicated in the list of ingredients.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2018
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