EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume “Sweet Kiss” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0453/18
Summary
The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.022 %, 0.041 % and 0.0012 % 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.
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Product
Perfume
- Name / model
- Sweet Kiss · No:8020
- Batch number(s)
- 6935488880209
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Perfume in a glass bottle with flower design, wrapped in a cardboard box with cellophane which bears the inscription “Sweet High-grade Spray Perfume“ . Volume 100 ml.
What is the risk?
- The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.022 %, 0.041 % and 0.0012 % 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: 09/02/2018
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