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.
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
