EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Soap Crusader “Medicated Soap” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01209/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains mercury. Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Black soap, with claimed antiseptic and germicidal properties, weighting 80 g.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains mercury. Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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