EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toothpaste Vicco “The Original Vicco Vajradanti Herbal Toothpaste” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1787/16
Summary
null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
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Product
- Toothpaste in a white plastic tube 200 g, supplied in a white cardboard packaging with red lettering, mentioning ‘Export Pack’.
What is the risk?
- null The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product 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: 15/12/2016
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