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 peeling, baby wipes, a lightening cream, a balm… containing forbidden or harmful ingredients.
Salicylic acid peel
(Peeling product)
Brand : Juvais Natural Skin
Products
• Salicylic acid peel 5%
• Salicylic acid peel 10%
• Salicylic acid peel 20%
• Salicylic acid peel 30%
Barcode, Batch : Unknown
Country of origin
: United Kingdom
Notifying country
:
Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains salicylic acid above concentration considered safe. Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by public authorities)
Baby wipes, fresh scented
(Baby skincare wipes)
Brand : Baby tender
Barcode:
6419773807244
Batch
:
OUU-0270
Country of origin
: China
Notifying country
:
Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI and MCI are allowed only in rinse-off products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Import rejected at border (by public authorities)
Medicated Fade Cream with Sunscreen
(Skin lightening cream)
Brand : Clear Essence
Batch number : 160105-1
Country of origin
: United Kingdom
Notifying country
:
Finland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.95% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis, and it is banned in cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by distributor)
Jade Tower Hochwertige Natur-Kosmetik
(Balm)
Brand : Jade
Barcode:
6926750010011
Batch
:
Unknown
Country of origin
: China
Notifying country
:
Austria
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because of its high camphor content and the lack of safety indications and warnings, it poses a risk to consumers. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by distributor)
Ep-Derm
(Cream and Serum)
Brand : Derma Innovo
Products
• Ep-Derm Creme
• Ep-Derm Liquid
Batch number : MHD Jan 2018
Country of origin
: China
Notifying country
: Germany
Danger : The cream and liquid pose a chemical risk because they contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is non-authorised in skin cream and tonics. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Ban on the marketing of the product (by public authorities). Recall of the product from end users (by importer)
Source
•
Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, Report 34
, European Union, 26/08/2016
