EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Soap Mama Africa Cosmetics “Clairmen Lightening program for men” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00425/22
Summary
The list of ingredients on the packaging indicates that the product contains isobutylparaben which might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specially target the male reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Soap — Mama Africa Cosmetics
- Brand
- Mama Africa Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Clairmen Lightening program for men
- Batch number(s)
- L#13189
- Barcode
- 6280675004358
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Bar soap
What is the risk?
- The list of ingredients on the packaging indicates that the product contains isobutylparaben which might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specially target the male reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 15/01/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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