EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cream and tonic Derma Innovo “Ep-Derm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1075/16
Summary
null The cream and liquid contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is…
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Product
Skin cream and tonic — Derma Innovo
- Brand
- Derma Innovo
- Name / model
- Ep-Derm · Ep-Derm Creme, Ep-Derm Liquid
- Batch number(s)
- MHD Jan 2018
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Ep-Derm Creme: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle; Ep-Derm Liquid: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle, plastic dropper.
What is the risk?
- null The cream and liquid contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is non-authorised in skin cream and tonics. The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2016
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