cleansing hand gel
Fire, Health risk / other Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01600/20 |
| Brand | Hema |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Fire, Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | 11.31.9023 |
| Published | 27 November 2020 |
Risk Description
Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers, especially children and debilitated people, may mistake the product for foodstuff and therefore swallow the liquid. Moreover, the product's packaging does not have the appropriate warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity of the product, which could lead to burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food imitating products Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/10/2020
Product Description
100 ml of transparent alcohol-based hand sanitiser gel. The product was also sold online.