Amalfi toothpastes — chemical risk

Hazard

The notified toothpastes poses a risk of poisoning because the Amalfi-Dent Classic contains 3.1% of diethylene glycol (DEG) and the Amalfi-Dent Herbal contains 2.9% of DEG.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

1. The “Classic” toothpaste comes in a white tube with red strips bearing the brand name and is accompanied by a toothbrush.2. The “Herbal” toothpaste comes in a white tube with a green strip bearing the product name and brand name and is accompanied by a toothbrush.The packaging is cardboard with a transparent section showing the toothbrush.The same colours are used for the packaging as for the toothpaste tubes and the product name, brand name and quantity (100 ml) are written on the packaging.