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Friday, November 10, 2017Products

Recalls of products - November 10, 2017

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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: many cosmetics containing Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone.


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Hair gel

Brand : Vom Pullach Hof
Name : LONDON GEL - Olympiade 2012

Barcode:  4 009737 306337
The product is counterfeit.


Country of origin : Germany
Notifying country : Slovakia

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures

Body lotion

Brand : Sta-Sof-Fro
Name : Olive Oil - Hand and Body Lotion

Barcode:  616762149859

Country of origin : South Africa
Notifying country : Finland

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)

Hair gel

Brand : La Fresh Synite
Name :  1) Spiky Hair Gel - Firm Look 2) Spiky Hair Gel Extreme Hold

Barcode:  1) 5060071229606, 2) 5060071225578

Country of origin : United Arab Emirates
Notifying country : Finland

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)

Skin lightening product

Brand : Diana
Name : Diana contre les taches de rousseur

Barcode:  5280080004180

Country of origin : Lebanon
Notifying country : Finland

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)

H and and body lotion

Brand : Clere
Name :  1) Cocoa Butter BB 02/2018, 2)Lanolin and Glycerin BB 07/2019

Barcode:  1)6001374033018, 2)6001374033049

Country of origin : South Africa
Notifying country : Finland

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)

Body lotion

Brand : ST. Ives
Name :  1) Daily Hydrating 2) Intensive Healing 3) 24 Hr Deep Restoring

Barcode:  1)  077043608074 , 2)  077043608012, 3)  077043608036
Batch numbers:  1) 07314JU41, 2) 09094JU41, 3) 10094JU41

Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Finland

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)

Body cream

Brand : Revmatol / Med-Eq
Name : Joints and Muscles Cream

Barcode:  7042290100599
• Type of model: BN 647741, BN 620741

Country of origin : Norway
Notifying country : Slovenia

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)

Hair care products

Brand : RICH
Name :  1) Pure Luxury Moisture Leave-in Conditioner ; (2) Pure Luxury Argan Curl Enhancing Cream

Barcode: Unknown
• Type of model: Unkown

Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Portugal

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market

Hair styling products

Brand : RICH
Name :  1) Pure Luxury Energising Multi-Style Gel; (2) Pure Luxury Argan Volumising Mousse; (3) Pure Luxury Energising Matte Texture Paste

Barcode: Unknown
• Type of model: Unkown

Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Portugal

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market

Moisturizing body cream

Brand : Perlier
Name : Body Honey Miel - Fluid Cream Moisturizing

Barcode:  8009740833499
• Type of model: Item nr 029018

Country of origin : Italy
Notifying country : Estonia

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)

Moisturizing body butter

Brand : Perlier
Name : Body Honey Miel - Fluid Cream Moisturizing

Barcode:  8009740833482
• Type of model: Item nr  142025

Country of origin : Italy
Notifying country : Estonia

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The mixtureMCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)

Skin lightening product

Brand : Caro White
Name : Lightening Beauty Cream

Barcode:  8009740833482
• Type of model: Unknown

Country of origin : Italy
Notifying country : Estonia

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains contains hydroquinone (2% by weight according to the list of ingredients). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, and is forbidden in cosmetic products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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 45 , European Union, 10/11/2017

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