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 moisturizing cream that contains Methylisothiazolinone and lip balms that can be confused with food.
Moisturizing cream with apple wax
Brand
:
Mirra Daily
• Batch number:
1117R41
• Barcode
:
4602819006790
Country of origin
:
Russian Federation
Notifying country
:
Estonia
Danger
: The product presents a chemical risk.
The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer, Retailer)
Lip Balm
Brand
: Herome
• Type of models : Strawberry Cupcake: code E62048, Cake Cupcake: code E62024, Cherry Cupcake: code E62031
Country of origin
: China
Notifying country
: France
Danger
:
A child might confuse the product with a real cupcake, put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
Measures adopted: Destruction of the product, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
Source
•
Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, Report 09
, European Union, 03/03/2017
