Recalls of products - November 17, 2017 - CosmeticOBS-L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques

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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Face cream

Brand : BiTЭKC
Name : ROSKOŠNOJE PITANIJE „Argan i Mindal“

• Barcode: 4810153020062
• Batch number: 1041

Country of origin : Belarus
Notifying country : Lituania

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 mixture MCI/MI is prohibited in leave-on 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

Face cream

Brand : MARBERT
Name : 24H AQUA BOOSTER 03 Medium

• Barcode: 4085404510313400
• Batch number: 140099

Country of origin : Germany
Notifying country : Lituania

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. The label indicates that the product contains the preservative Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MCI is forbidden in cosmetic products in Europe. In addition, isobutylparaben, which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity and is banned in cosmetic products in Europe, is contained in the product according to the list of ingredients.
According to the Cosmetic Products Regulation, MCI and MI are prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products.

Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures

Skin lightening product

Brand : Ultra Glow
Name : Fade Cream

• Batch number: 1AL7

Country of origin : United States
Notifying country : Germany

Danger : The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 2% by weight). 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 taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)

Face cream

Brand : Marbert
Name : 24H AQUA BOOSTER
Type: 02 Light

• Barcode: 4085404510306
• Batch number: 140667

Country of origin : Germany
Notifying country : Lituania

Danger : The product presents a chemical risk. It contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. MCI is forbidden in cosmetic products in Europe. The cream also contains isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity, and is forbidden in 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)