EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet Wipes Optimal “Wet Wipes Aloe Vera” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01766/20
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) Measured values: MCI 0,000860% and MI 0,000480 % (Lot 143)MCI 0,00118% and MI 0,00052 % (Lot 252)) which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic…
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Product
- Wet wipes for delicate and normal skin.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) Measured values: MCI 0,000860% and MI 0,000480 % (Lot 143)MCI 0,00118% and MI 0,00052 % (Lot 252)) which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics.Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/10/2020
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