EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Soap sponges dispofoam “dispofoam one - Soapy Sponge” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1512/17
Summary
null The leave-on product contains a mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is a strong sensitizing chemical that can provoke allergic skin reactions.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Each bag contains 50 units of sponges, individually packed, measuring 13 x 8 x 2.5 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The leave-on product contains a mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is a strong sensitizing chemical that can provoke allergic skin reactions.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/09/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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