EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skincare product Perlier “Body Honey Miel - Revitalizing Body Butter” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1548/17
Summary
null According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI- and MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI and MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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Product
- Body butter in a black/yellow 200 ml pot.
What is the risk?
- null According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI- and MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI and MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/07/2017
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