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CENTIFOLIA Argile verte montmorillonite 100% minérale ( Montmorillonite green clay paste - 100% mineral) — chemical & microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMicrobiologicalAug 8, 2014
Photo from the official notice: CENTIFOLIA Argile verte montmorillonite 100% minérale ( Montmorillonite green clay paste - 100% mineral) — chemical & microbiological risk

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Hazard

The product poses a microbiological risk because it is contaminated by an excessive amount of pathogenic micro organisms such as Aerobic mesophilic bacteria.The product poses a chemical risk because it contains barium (308 mg/kg), lead (35 mg/kg) and arsenic (18 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/06/2014)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (23/06/2014)

Product description

Powdered green clay skin product (units of 250g and 500g).

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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