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 hair gel for men containing Isobutylparaben and a make-up containing mold.
Formenheld - Gel Wachs
(Hair Gel Wax for Men)
Brand : Berrywell
Barcode
: 4011669003086
Batch number
: 133290015
Country of origin : Germany
Notifying country : Czech Republic
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Isobutylparaben, a preservative forbidden in cosmetics products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Halloween - Make Up Cream
Brand : ITP Imports
Barcode
: 5050577482001
Batch number
: 101556-B
Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Ireland
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains mold (measured value: 27000000 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market