
Talcum powder - Spring fresh line / Wild Orchid perfume
BURTON
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- Canada
- Notifying country
- Italy
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains arsenic at a level of 15.2 ± 3.2 mg/kg. This could lead to absorption with consequent skin problems, low resistance to infections, heart disease and brain damage. Arsenic has also been shown to be carcinogenic (skin, lungs, liver, bladder and lymph vessels) and mutagenic (DNA damage). Arsenic is banned in cosmetics and personal hygiene products by the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Seizure of the products ordered by the authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Perfumed talcum powder in a tall container.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0630/09 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2009-18
- Published
- 14 May 2009
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