EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Tooth powder Vicco “Pure herbal tooth powder” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0015/17
Summary
null The product is microbiologically contaminated: it contains a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 4.2 x 10⁵ cfu/0.5g). If used on damaged skin or if it comes in contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Herbal tooth powder packed in a yellow plastic container (100 g)
What is the risk?
- null The product is microbiologically contaminated: it contains a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 4.2 x 10⁵ cfu/0.5g). If used on damaged skin or if it comes in contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2016
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