EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Primer spray PS... Prep & Perfect — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1408/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 380 000 cfu/g) among which presumably Pseudomonas. If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, or if it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membrane, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Primer spray — PS... Prep & Perfect
- Brand
- PS... Prep & Perfect
- Name / model
- Primer Spray · Watermelon
- Batch number(s)
- Batch number: UR0010119, UR0030419, UR0040519, UR0050619
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Plastic spray bottle containing 150 ml of PS... Prep & Perfect Watermelon Primer Water.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to: 380 000 cfu/g) among which presumably Pseudomonas. If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, or if it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membrane, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/09/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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