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A12/03333/24

Shower gel

COSMIA · Gel douche gommant aux noyaux d'abricot

CosmeticsMicrobiological
Country of origin
Spain
Notifying country
France
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
Yes
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What is the danger

The gel is microbiologically contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation nor with European standard EN 17516.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 18 October 2024
  2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 18 October 2024

Product

Description
Orange shower gel, advertised as exfoliating, 250 ml and 750 ml. All batches are concerned. Product sold online.
Packaging
Transparent plastic bottle with an orange cap. On the orange label, a picture of an apricot.
Brand
COSMIA
Model / type
APRICOT KERNEL
Barcode
35967105173503596710517367

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/03333/24 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2024-48
Published
25 November 2024
Modified
10 February 2025

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