EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Whitening serum IVISMILE “Colour Corrector V34” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00734/24
Summary
The label of the product indicates that the product contains the colorants (acid red 33 and acid blue 9) which are forbidden in cosmetic products for oral use. These colorants are harmful if swallowed and may cause stomach discomfort. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Тeeth whitening product. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The label of the product indicates that the product contains the colorants (acid red 33 and acid blue 9) which are forbidden in cosmetic products for oral use. These colorants are harmful if swallowed and may cause stomach discomfort. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2024
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