EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
skin serum Ere Perez “Ere Perez Quandong green booster serum” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00359/21
Summary
The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 1.200.000 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 150 000 cfu/g for yeasts). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and with the relevant standard EN ISO 17516.
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Product
- Green serum for topical use.
What is the risk?
- The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 1.200.000 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 150 000 cfu/g for yeasts). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and with the relevant standard EN ISO 17516.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2021
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