EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste ToothFaerie “ToothFaerie Toothpaste” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01640/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium tetraborate (borax), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Borax may be toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Toothpaste — ToothFaerie
- Brand
- ToothFaerie
- Name / model
- ToothFaerie Toothpaste · ToothFaerie Activated Charcoal with coconut Toothpaste, ToothFaerie Activated Charcoal with peppermint/spearmint Toothpaste, ToothFaerie Cinnamon Leaf & Spearmint Toothpaste, ToothFaerie Orange & Petitgrain Toothpaste, ToothFaerie Peppermint & Spearmint Toothpast
- Batch number(s)
- All batches
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Toothpaste in sizes 55ml and 85ml. Potentially available in other sizes as well. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains sodium tetraborate (borax), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Borax may be toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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