EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Scalp care product Atrimed “Sorion Head Fluid” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0115/17
Summary
The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value more than 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Repair lotion for scalp, in a small white plastic bottle (50 ml) with green and white label, supplied in a green and white cardboard box with label. Only those products with the batch number referred to above are affected.
What is the risk?
- The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value more than 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/01/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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