EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-care product +B.O “Hydrating Emulsion” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0523/18
Summary
The product contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity: more than 100000 cfu/ml). If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Moisturising body emulsion. Packaged in a white plastic bottle of 1000 ml, 500 ml and 250 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains mesophilic aerobic bacteria (measured quantity: more than 100000 cfu/ml). If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2018
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