EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Sun cream “Clemy Sun Care Cream” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03209/24
Summary
The product indicates a sun protection factor of 50+.when the measured value is up to 27. The product gives therefore the wrong presumption of protection to the user, who can suffer serious skin sunburn, long term skin injuries and skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Sun cream
- Name / model
- Clemy Sun Care Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 230330003
- Barcode
- 8683767637003
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Sun cream; 75 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product indicates a sun protection factor of 50+.when the measured value is up to 27. The product gives therefore the wrong presumption of protection to the user, who can suffer serious skin sunburn, long term skin injuries and skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/11/2024
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