EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste Vicco “Dentifrice Ayurvedique Aux 20 Plantes (Ayurvedic toothpaste made from 20 plants)” — risk: chemical, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1089/16
Summary
null The toothpaste contains phenol (measured value: 200 mg/kg), which is an irritant. Moreover the total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high, which may lead to infections.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Toothpaste in white, plastic tube with a screw cap supplied in cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The toothpaste contains phenol (measured value: 200 mg/kg), which is an irritant. Moreover the total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high, which may lead to infections.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2016
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