EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cream BiTЭKC “ROSKOŠNOJE PITANIJE “Argan i Mindal“” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1570/17
Summary
null According to the labelling, the product contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and Methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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Product
- Skin day cream supplied in golden cardboard packaging, wrapped in transparent plastic.
What is the risk?
- null According to the labelling, the product contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and Methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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: 15/09/2017
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