EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume Gino Tossi Parfums “Active Men” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00813/20
Summary
The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl salicylate, d-limonene, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde and coumarin (measured values: 0.52 %, 0.044 %, 0.039 % and 0.0085 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Perfume — Gino Tossi Parfums
- Brand
- Gino Tossi Parfums
- Name / model
- Active Men · Natural Spray, Parfum Body Spray
- Barcode
- 5 904215 401933
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 50 ml of light green eau de parfum for men in a glass bottle, with built-in spray nozzle and a black plastic cap.
What is the risk?
- The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl salicylate, d-limonene, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde and coumarin (measured values: 0.52 %, 0.044 %, 0.039 % and 0.0085 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence. 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: 06/05/2020
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