EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Soaps Fresh Line — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0485/18
Summary
Due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, these products may be mistaken for a foodstuff and attract the curiosity of children. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the cosmetics Regulation and with the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Soaps — Fresh Line
- Brand
- Fresh Line
- Name / model
- 1) Homemade Gourmet Soaps2) Ekmek Kataif Soap3) Fig Soap4) Leto Soap
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 1) Soaps in the shape of doughnuts. 9 pieces in a cardboard box.2) to 4) Soaps in the shape of sweets or fruit, which can be cut in smaller pieces.
What is the risk?
- Due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, these products may be mistaken for a foodstuff and attract the curiosity of children. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the cosmetics Regulation and with the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2017
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