EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin regenerator cream for permanent make-up and t Biotek “Bioprogram Newgex” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0943/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1% cetrimide (mytrimonium bromide), as declared in the list of ingredients, which exceeds the permitted limit in cosmetics (0.1%). The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- Skin regenerator cream for permanent make-up and tattoo in white sachet samples containing 4 ml. 50 pieces contained in a white box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1% cetrimide (mytrimonium bromide), as declared in the list of ingredients, which exceeds the permitted limit in cosmetics (0.1%). The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/06/2013
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