EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin peel Circadia “Jessner Peel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02693/23
Summary
The product contains salicylic acid above the concentration considered safe (measured value up to 13% by weight). It also contains resorcinol that acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin peel for professional use
What is the risk?
- The product contains salicylic acid above the concentration considered safe (measured value up to 13% by weight). It also contains resorcinol that acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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