IDC INSTITUTE Fruity Lip Gloss lip balm — chemical & choking risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product can easily be mistaken with foodstuff and the cherry stalk detaches easily. A child can put it in mouth and choke. Moreover, the product contains allergenic odoriferous substances, which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive nor with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (17/02/2023)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (17/02/2023)
Product description
Cherry-scented lip balm
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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