EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skincare product ST. Ives “1) Daily Hydrating 2) Intensive Healing 3) 24 Hr Deep Restoring” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1543/17
Summary
null According to the list of ingredients, the body lotion 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
- Body lotion in white, 621 ml pump bottles with green, red or light blue lettering.
What is the risk?
- null According to the list of ingredients, the body lotion 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2017
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