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Kirkland Signature Baby wipes, ultra soft — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 14, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Kirkland Signature Baby wipes, ultra soft — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Kirkland Signature Baby wipes, ultra soft — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), which is banned in products intended for children under 3 years of age. IPBC may be absorbed by the skin of the infant and may have an adverse effect on the function of thyroid gland. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetics Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (03/11/2014)

Product description

Wet wipes wrapped by 100 pieces in a repeatedly self-sealing package with flip-top lid. White and light green colour package. Inscriptions on the front side of the packaging: Soft pack, with flip-top lid.

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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