EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cleansing product “Muravjinyj spirt” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1898/19
Summary
According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains an excessive amount of formic acid (declared value: 1.4%). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of formic acid may cause inflammation of the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin cleansing product
- Name / model
- Muravjinyj spirt
- Batch number(s)
- 4603380000255
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Formic acid packed in 50 ml glass vials with a screw cap.
What is the risk?
- According to the ingredients list and product information file, the product contains an excessive amount of formic acid (declared value: 1.4%). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of formic acid may cause inflammation of the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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