EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Wet wipes Papilion “Wet towel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1759/14
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. IPBC may penetrate the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of thyroid gland.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
- Wet wipes 72 pieces in a repeatedly self-sealing package. On the front of the product there are pictures of aloe vera. On the back of the packaging there is a picture of mother with infant, a description of how to use the product, ingredients, pictograms for use, graphic symbols, etc.
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. IPBC may penetrate the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of thyroid gland.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 16/10/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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