EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Shampoo and bath gel Disney “Shampoo & Bath Gel” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0812/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of pseudomonas putida (measured value: 600 000 cfu/ml). If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, the product may cause a severe infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN ISO 17516.
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Product
- 300 ml of shampoo and bath gel solution in a yellow plastic bottle with a dark green cap, with a picture of Disney's characters Winnie the Pooh and Tiger.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of pseudomonas putida (measured value: 600 000 cfu/ml). If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, the product may cause a severe infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from retail spaces
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2019
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