Machismo Eau de Toilette and Machismo Shower Gel/Gel Douche

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Machismo Eau de Toilette and Machismo Shower Gel/Gel Douche
Alert NumberA12/1506/13
BrandStreet Looks
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published1 November 2013

Risk Description

null The product (a shower gel) poses a chemical risk due to excessive concentration of preservatives. The measured values of 5-chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one (up to 33.70 mg/kg) is higher than the permitted limit of 15 mg/kg. Furthermore, the labelling does not meet the requirements. The product does not comply with the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Touletery set comprising 1 bottle of parfum (Eau de toilette, 85 ml) and 1 tube of shower gel (50 ml).

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