EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skincare product Revmatol / Med-Eq “Joints and Muscles Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1544/17
Summary
null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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Product
Skincare product — Revmatol / Med-Eq
- Brand
- Revmatol / Med-Eq
- Name / model
- Joints and Muscles Cream · BN 647741, BN 620741
- Batch number(s)
- 7042290100599, CPNP number: 1803375
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin cream in a plastic tube.
What is the risk?
- null The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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: 13/06/2017
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