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Fitokosmetik Fitokosmetik schwarzer kosmetischer Ton (Totes Meer) cosmetic clay — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 7, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Fitokosmetik Fitokosmetik schwarzer kosmetischer Ton (Totes Meer) cosmetic clay — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains nickel, arsenic and lead (measured values: up to 62 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, respectively).Nickel, arsenic and lead are prohibited substances in cosmetic products.Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Arsenic is toxic if swallowed or inhaled.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (25/02/2021)

Product description

Cosmetic clay in the form of black fine-crystalline powder.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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