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: sunscreens for children with misleading labels, a skin care containing nickel, and make-up powders harmful for the health.
Nivea Sun Kids
(Suncream for children)
Brand : Nivea
Products
:
• 1. Nivea Sun Kids swim & play latte solare SPF 50+
• 2. Nivea Sun Kids swim & play SPF 30
• 3. Nivea Sun Kids latte solare protettivo SPF 50+
Batch number
s:
• 1. 42243476A - 50455376B - 50765776B - 50876076A - 50876076B
• 2. 41225076A
• 3. 40165120 - 44346674 - 50257774 - 50668374 - 50618474
Country of origin : Germany
Notifying country : Germany
Danger : Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by the manufacturer)
Boue de la Mer Morte - Dead sea mud
(Skin care)
Brand : Anazwina
Batch number
: S023-ER7
Expiration date
: 09/2020
Country of origin : Jordan
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because the amount of nickel in the product is too high (measured value 0.0017% by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by the importer)
Holi Gulal Pulver - Holi Gulal powder
(Make-up)
Brand : Holirausch
Coulour : dark blue
Batch number
: 1MZ14FCL
Expiration date
: 25.3.2016
Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Germany
Danger : More than 30% of the particles in the powder are small enough to get into the pulmonary alveoli and it contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 42535 which can cause serious eye damage and is harmful if ingested and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 19000 cfu/g). The product has no adequate label claiming compulsory use of mouth, nose and eye protection and it can with regard to its foreseeable and promoted use lead to respiratory and eye problems and infections as the powder may be inhaled, come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes and exposure to children cannot be excluded. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by importer)
Holi Gulal Pulver - Holi Gulal powder
(Make-up)
Brand : Holirausch
Coulour : red
Batch number
: 1MZ14FCL
Expiration date
: 25.3.2016
Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Germany
Danger : The powder contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 45170 which can cause serious eyes damage and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 36000 cfu/g). The product has no adequate label claiming not to breathe the dust and can with regard to its foreseeable and promoted use lead to respiratory problems and infections as the powder may be inhaled, come in contact with the eyes and exposure to children cannot be excluded. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by importer)
