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.
Clay mask Argile Rose
Brand : Argiletz
Barcode
: 3326101000204
Batch
:
105.14
Country of origin : France
Notifying country : France
Danger : The product contains barium above the permitted levels (measured value:147ppm). The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains a high level of aerobic bacteria (300 000 ufc/g). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Recall of the product from end users.
Extreme Hand Cleaner
Brand : Bikehut
Batchs : 14640057 and 14640066
Country of origin : United Kingdom
Notifying country : Ireland
Danger : The product is contaminated by an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 490 000 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and cracked skin or on open wounds, the product may cause infection or skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted:
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Peeling products:
1. Fruchtsäure (fruit acid) 80%
2. Glycolsäure - Fruchtsäure (Glycolic acid – fruit acid) 75%
Brand : Unknown
Country of origin : Austria
Notifying country : Austria
Danger : The products have high concentrations of lactic acid (up to 62%) and have a low pH value (0.2). High concentrations of lactic acid have a strong irritant or even corrosive effect. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Recall of the product from end users.
