You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: a perfume containing allergens not indicated on the label and a bath product imitating a cupcake.
Perfume
Brand: Shirley May
Name: Action Four
Barcode: 6295124009921
Batch number: B.405858D
• Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
• Notifying country: Czech Republic
Danger: The products present a chemical risk. The perfume contains the following fragrances: citronellol, geraniol, eugenol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (measured values: 0.0063 %, 0.0028 %, 0.0026 %, 0.0079 % and 0.0069 % by weight).
Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence.
Measures taken by public authorities (to: retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Aromatic bath product
Brand: Bomb cosmetics
Name: My Fair Lady Brulee
Barcode: 5037028255599
• Country of origin: Unknown
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Danger: The products present a choking risk. Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.
Small parts can be easily detached or bitten off the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Source
• Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications Report 19, Union européenne, 27/04/2018.
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