EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin cream Marbert “24H AQUA BOOSTER” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1598/17
Summary
null The product contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The cream also contains isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Tinted face cream in a tube, supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The cream also contains isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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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