EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet wipes Papilion “Wet Towel Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0392/15
Summary
null The product contains Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. IPBC may penetrate the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of the thyroid gland. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
- Wet wipes 72 pieces in a repeatedly self-sealing package.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. IPBC may penetrate the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of the thyroid gland. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics 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: 03/03/2015
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