EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin care ANAZWINA “BOUE DE LA MER MORTE ('Dead sea mud')” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0732/16
Summary
null The amount of nickel in the product is too high (measured value 0.0017% by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Dead sea mud for face and body, supplied in a 75ml glass pot with a white plastic stopper, encircled by green string threaded through a label stating the composition and conditions of use.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of nickel in the product is too high (measured value 0.0017% by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.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: 20/01/2016
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