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0630/09

Talcum powder - Spring fresh line / Wild Orchid perfume

BURTON

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Canada
Notifying country
Italy
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
Open the alert on the European Commission website ↗

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

  1. Seizure of the products ordered by the authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
  2. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description
Perfumed talcum powder in a tall container.
Brand
BURTON
Model / type
UP-6273Z

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

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-15226

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