EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skincare product Marbert “24H AQUA BOOSTER 03 Medium” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1571/17
Summary
null The label indicates that the product contains the preservative Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. In addition, isobutylparaben, which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity, is contained in the product according to the list of ingredients.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI and MI are…
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Product
- Face cream in a tube is supplied in a white and blue cardboard box. Labelling is in Lithuanian and with the expiry date symbol indicating 12 M.
What is the risk?
- null The label indicates that the product contains the preservative Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. In addition, isobutylparaben, which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity, is contained in the product according to the list of ingredients.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI and MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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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