Cosmetic clay
Safety Gate Alert A12/00595/21 · Fitokosmetik
Risk description
The product contains nickel, arsenic and lead (measured values: up to 62 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, respectively).Nickel, arsenic and lead are prohibited substances in cosmetic products.Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Arsenic is toxic if swallowed or inhaled.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021