Holi colour powder

Requirements breached

The powder contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 45170 which can cause serious eyes damage and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 36000 cfu/g). The product has no adequate label claiming not to breathe the dust and can with regard to its foreseeable and promoted use lead to respiratory problems and infections as the powder may be inhaled, come in contact with the eyes and exposure to children cannot be excluded. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 18 February 2016
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 18 February 2016

Product

Description

100g transparent plastic bag, fused and printed, filled with red powder.

Brand

HOLIRAUSCH

Model / type

Colour: red

Batch

Red: 1MZ14FCL, best before 25.3.2016