EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Suntan oil Alta Herba “Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00724/21
Summary
The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.8).Consequently, 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
Suntan oil — Alta Herba
- Brand
- Alta Herba
- Name / model
- Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30
- Batch number(s)
- 52307-6/22
- Barcode
- 8595673702877
- Category
- Cosmetics
- The suntan oil with sun protection factor SPF 30.
What is the risk?
- The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.8).Consequently, 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/05/2021
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