
Shower gel
COSMIA · Gel douche gommant aux noyaux d'abricot
CosmeticsMicrobiological
- Country of origin
- Spain
- Notifying country
- France
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- Yes
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
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 18 October 2024
- 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
- Model / type
- Barcode
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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