EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet wipes Ela kozmetik “Wet Towel - Islak Havlu, Chamomile” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0803/18
Summary
The product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product dos not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Wet wipes — Ela kozmetik
- Brand
- Ela kozmetik
- Name / model
- Wet Towel - Islak Havlu, Chamomile
- Batch number(s)
- 8697434120965Lot. 0281 PD: 20/04/2017 ED: 20/04/2020,
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Wet-wipes packed with a re-closable lid. Chamomile and alcohol free, ph 5.5.
What is the risk?
- The product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product dos not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2018
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