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.
Blue cap Cream/Cream
Brand : Catalysis
Barcode
:8470003209038
Batch numbers
• L-2 (Manufacturing date: 03-14 - Peremption date: 03-17)
• H-14 (Manufacturing date: 11-13 - Peremption date:11-16)
Country of origin : Spain
Notifying country : Czech Republic
Danger : The product poses a chemical beacause it contains the corticosteroid betamethasone. The use of corticosteroids is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Baby Wipes Ultra Soft
Brand : Catalysis
Barcode :Kirkland Signature
Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Iceland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. IPBC may penetrate the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of thyroid gland. The product do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.