EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin product MIRRA “"Cream multi-purpose with melissa and raspberry"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0206/17
Summary
null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). 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.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin cream in a white plastic tube (50 ml) with a green cap.
What is the risk?
- null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). 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.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2017
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