EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Cosmetics
Soap Soap-n-Scent “Lemongrass Soap Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00055/24
Summary
The product contains the fragrance ‘geraniol’ and ‘linalool’ at measured concentrations of over 100 mg/kg, which can trigger allergic reactions. As these substances are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers will not be aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Soap — Soap-n-Scent
- Brand
- Soap-n-Scent
- Name / model
- Lemongrass Soap Set
- Batch number(s)
- 590420
- Barcode
- 4049576860768
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 3 yellowish-coloured scented soaps. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the fragrance ‘geraniol’ and ‘linalool’ at measured concentrations of over 100 mg/kg, which can trigger allergic reactions. As these substances are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers will not be aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2024
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