Cosmetics resembling various shaped chocolates in shape, colour, appearance, size and scent
| Alert Number | 0185/08 |
| Brand | CIOCCO THERAPY line |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | article 07040510 |
| Published | 15 February 2008 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of choking because due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on the prevention of risk resulting from the use of certain products designed to resemble foodstuffs.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pink bath salts, named “sweet delight – chocolate caramel – bath soak”, packaged in a 250-gram transparent plastic jar, with the shape and appearance of crushed sweets.