EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Talcum powder Cotton Tree “1) Talcum Powder Scented Rose; 2) Talcum Powder Cool Breeze” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0313/16
Summary
null The product contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value up to 6300 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Talcum powder — Cotton Tree
- Brand
- Cotton Tree
- Name / model
- 1) Talcum Powder Scented Rose; 2) Talcum Powder Cool Breeze
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 5050375087507153; batch n° Mfg.Dt.05/20142) 5050375087538; batch n° 097.Mfg.Dt.03/2014
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Talcum powder with two different scents, supplied in a 368g blue or pink plastic pack with rotatable perforated dispenser cap and peel-off adhesive cover.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value up to 6300 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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