EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Shampoo and body shower “Victor” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02679/24
Summary
The product contains 1,4-dioxane (dioxane). Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetic products. Dioxane may cause cancer, causes serious eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation. Moreover, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.Additionally, the product contains an…
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Product
Shampoo and body shower
- Name / model
- Victor
- Batch number(s)
- 826001
- Barcode
- 8009150800517
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Shampoo and body shower, 250ml
What is the risk?
- The product contains 1,4-dioxane (dioxane). Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetic products. Dioxane may cause cancer, causes serious eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation. Moreover, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.Additionally, the product contains an excessive concentration of methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.0041%). MI causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/07/2024
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