Mama Africa
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00474/22 |
| Brand | Mama Africa Cosmetics |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Published | 25 March 2022 |
Risk Description
According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 16/09/2021
Product Description
Skin lightening cream