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: shower gels contaminating by bacteria, and a make-up set containing Methylisothiazolinone.
Rosenwasser Absolut naturrein
(Facial toner)
Brand : Khadi
EAN
: 8906020511293
Batch number
: No. R-04
Manufacturing date
: 04/2015
Expiration date
: 12/2017
Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Czech Republic
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 1300 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin, the product may cause infection or skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Horror Make-up Set
(Fancy-dress make-up)
Brand : Unknown
Barcode
: 4032037540521
Batch number
s: 15030278
Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Germany
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because the red liquid contains Methylisothiazolinone (measured value 276 mg/kg). This preservative can induce contact allergy. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Barbie Shampoo & Bath gel
(Shampoo & Bath gel for young girls)
Brand : Malef
Barcode
: 5206642000933
Batch number
: 1450174
Country of origin : Greece
Notifying country : Greece
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it is microbiologically contaminated: it contains Pseudomonas spp. and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 6.8 x 10⁶ cfu/g). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Omicron Luxury Bath Gel
(Bath & shower gel)
Brand : Malef
Barcode
: 5206642002302
Batch number
: 1547001
Country of origin : Greece
Notifying country : Greece
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it is microbiologically contaminated: it contains Pseudomonas spp. and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 3.5 x 10⁵ cfu/g). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Φραουλίτσα Shampoo & Bath gel
(Shampoo & Bath)
Brand : Malef
Barcode
: 5206642000124
Batch number
: 1150029
Country of origin : Greece
Notifying country : Greece
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it is microbiologically contaminated: it contains Pseudomonas spp. and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 1.5 x 10⁶ cfu/g). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Omicron Kids Shampoo & Shower Gel
(Shampoo & shower gel)
Brand : Malef
Barcode
: 5206642002425
Batch number
: 1547003
Country of origin : Greece
Notifying country : Greece
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it is microbiologically contaminated: it contains Pseudomonas spp. and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 1.1 x 10⁶ cfu/g). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
