EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet Wipes Optimal “Wet Wipes Chamomile” — risk: chemical, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01565/20
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). Measured values: MCI 0,001200% and MI 0,000490 % (Lot 158) MCI 0,00093% and MI 0,00053 % (Lot 204) , 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…
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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 0,001200% and MI 0,000490 % (Lot 158) MCI 0,00093% and MI 0,00053 % (Lot 204) , 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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