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Shower gel Delia Cosmetics “Dairy fun” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0044/18
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. As the product can easily be confused with drink yogurt, children may accidentally swallow it which could result in chemical pneumonia.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive
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Product
Shower gel — Delia Cosmetics
- Brand
- Delia Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Dairy fun
- Batch number(s)
- 5060061201759
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Shower gel supplied in 400 ml bottles. The presentation and form of the packaging imitates yogurt and it is decorated with images of strawberries.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. As the product can easily be confused with drink yogurt, children may accidentally swallow it which could result in chemical pneumonia.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2018
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