EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Sunscreen SolarTea “Sonnencreme SolarTea Bio SPF 30 100ml” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01309/21
Summary
The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: 4.3) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Sunscreen lotion. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: 4.3) and lower than the required minimum protection level. Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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