EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Perfume tianDe “ROYAL SCENT Woman” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1856/18
Summary
The perfume contains hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, coumarin and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.0069%, 0.0024%, 0.0012% and 0.0011% 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
- 50 ml eau de parfum in an oval glass bottle, with a gold-coloured, spray nozzle. The bottle has a transparent plastic cap. Sold in a red cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The perfume contains hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, coumarin and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.0069%, 0.0024%, 0.0012% and 0.0011% 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: 06/11/2018
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