EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Tooth powder Georganics “Natural Toothpowder, Activated Charcoal” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03249/25
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (400 CFU). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Tooth powder — Georganics
- Brand
- Georganics
- Name / model
- Natural Toothpowder, Activated Charcoal
- Batch number(s)
- TPD60A070220
- Barcode
- 5060480200470
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Natural tooth powder, advertised as containing activated charcoal for whitening and stain removal, 60 ml. Product sold online, in particular via www.faerly.ie
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (400 CFU). These bacteria may cause infections in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/07/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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