The French DGCCRF (General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control) published a notice on th recall of an Aloe Vera Gel, marketed by the brand Agovie. It has a too high content in Methylisothiazolinone.
Product name
Gel apaisant Aloé Vera
Brand
Agovie
Reference
6EVJ026-R02
Batch number
160311
Barcode
3760190622709
Reasons for the recall
Risk for the health because the product contains a substance (methylisothiazolinone) in too high content, and is designed to be used in direct contact with the skin.
Note: the
European regulation 2016/1198 of 22 July 2016
bans Methylisothiazolinone in leave-on cosmetic products from 12 February 2017.
A measure taken
because of
the very strong allergenic potential of this preservative.
Measures adopted
Recall of the product. The
professional asks consumers to stop using the
product and to bring it back to the store
for repayment.
