EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Sunscreen Lovea “SPF 30 Haute Protection” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0226/18
Summary
The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.011% by weight). Dermal contact with MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Suncream packaged in a white 50 ml tube with other data, such as directions for use, ingredients, article number etc.
What is the risk?
- The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 0.011% by weight). Dermal contact with MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2018
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