EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Shaving foam BODY X FUZE “Pulse Shaving Foam” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00243/20
Summary
The product contains n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value 615 mg/kg).NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products regulation.
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Product
Shaving foam — BODY X FUZE
- Brand
- BODY X FUZE
- Name / model
- Pulse Shaving Foam · Normal Skin
- Batch number(s)
- EXP: 25/08/2020LOT: 25836
- Barcode
- 8718692414099
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 200 ml of shaving foam.
What is the risk?
- The product contains n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value 615 mg/kg).NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2019
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