EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste Vicco “Pure Herbal Ayurwedic Toothpaste” — risk: chemical, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0121/17
Summary
null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 7100 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. Moreover, the product contains the allergenic substances Eugenol and Limonene (0.052 % and 0.021 % by weight respectively) while they are not included in the list of ingredients.The product…
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Product
- 85g toothpaste in tube packed in a white cardboard box with red marking.
What is the risk?
- null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 7100 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. Moreover, the product contains the allergenic substances Eugenol and Limonene (0.052 % and 0.021 % by weight respectively) while they are not included in the list of ingredients.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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