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Wiener Kosmetikum Aromawickel medium bandages for aromatherapy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 13, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Wiener Kosmetikum Aromawickel medium bandages for aromatherapy — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.0013% and 0.0048%), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (12/09/2023)

Product description

Moistened bandages for aromatherapy. Product sold online.

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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