EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet wipes Disney “Yypouavinha Wet wipes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0930/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- Wet wipes packed in a blue and pink plastic packet with cartoon images of 'Disney' princesses. The back part of the product is marked with distributor's details, instructions for use and list of ingredients.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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: 22/04/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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