EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening product WHITE 1NE “Tandblekningspenna - Teeth Whitening Pen” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01175/20
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium perborate (value: 0.35%), which releases boron and is forbidden in cosmetic products.. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Teeth whitening product in a cylindrical metal-coloured pen, which can be applied on the teeth.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium perborate (value: 0.35%), which releases boron and is forbidden in cosmetic products.. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health by damaging the reproductive system or damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2020
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