EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste APATITE “Whitening Toothpaste” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1645/19
Summary
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Plastic tube containing 130 g of toothpaste. Sold in a blue and white cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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