EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skincare product Sta-sof-fro “Olive Oil - Hand and Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1539/17
Summary
null According to the list of ingredients, the lotion contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
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Product
Skincare product — Sta-sof-fro
- Brand
- Sta-sof-fro
- Name / model
- Olive Oil - Hand and Body Lotion
- Batch number(s)
- 616762149859
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hand and body lotion (leave-on product) in a light yellow bottle with an image of an olive branch (1L).
What is the risk?
- null According to the list of ingredients, the lotion contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI are 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: 08/05/2017
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