Colgret – Dulibang Xiamen, China. toothpaste - dental doctor - natural mint fragrance - toothpaste - fresh con — chemical risk

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because:- it contains diethylene glycol (DEG) (1.64%), which may constitute a risk to the consumer,- the colouring CI 16036 (see ingredients) is not in the list of colourings approved for cosmetic products under the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures taken

• Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor and destruction of the products — Other

Product description

Green cardboard box containing a tube of toothpaste. Text on box: “Triple efficacies brought by Dental Doctor: - Preventing decayed teeth, - Puritying and freshening oral smell, - beautifying and whitening tooth”, “Whiter Teeth Fresher Breath”, “… and leaves a layer of protection, making your teeth stronger and healthier.”, “…containing Advanced Technology, helps eliminate the bacteria that cause cavities…”, “New Dulibang 2 Cavity fighter with its rich, active Cavi-Stop foam…”, “- expiry date: 3 years from production date. See end of tube for production date, - Manufacture Administer Criteria: GB8372-2001,- net weight 125ml”, “Active Ingredients: 0.32% Sodium Fluoride (1450ppm of Fluoride). Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Water,Silica , PEG-32, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Mix of Flavours, Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Triclosan, CI 16036”.