EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume “Ruh Alteeb” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01523/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Perfume
- Name / model
- Ruh Alteeb
- Barcode
- 1451491001
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Perfume. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN: B0095LNDHM
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 25/07/2022
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