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Simetria Simetria Vitamin K & Arnica Cream face cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 18, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Simetria Simetria Vitamin K & Arnica Cream face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Simetria Simetria Vitamin K & Arnica Cream face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Simetria Simetria Vitamin K & Arnica Cream face cream — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Vitamin K1 is a contact allergen and causes allergic contact dermatitis. Also, in cases of pre-existing sensitisation acquired by topical application of Vitamin K1 present in cosmetics, an individual might not be able to receive Vitamin K1 therapeutically or experience allergic reactions upon Vitamin K1 treatment.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (30/05/2014)

Product description

Cosmetics product, labeled with content of vitamin K and Arnica, offered in transparent packaging with silver cap, 30 g.

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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