EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Sunscreen milk DELICE “DELICE SOLAIRE BAMBINI SUN MILK HIGH PROTECTION VERY FAIR SKIN CHILDREN FP30” — risk: chemical, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00202/24
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of 2-phenoxyethanol (measured value: 1.7%), which is haematotoxic, a mild irritant and may damage blood and liver. Moreover, the product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic bacteria (measured values 490 CFU/g/ml). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with…
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Product
- Sun protection milk for children, SPF 30, 250 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of 2-phenoxyethanol (measured value: 1.7%), which is haematotoxic, a mild irritant and may damage blood and liver. Moreover, the product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic bacteria (measured values 490 CFU/g/ml). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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