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Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30

Health risk / other Cosmetics Serious risk

Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30 was recalled on 28 May 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00724/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Czechia. The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.

Photo of recalled product: Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30
Alert NumberA12/00724/21
BrandAlta Herba
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginCzechia
Published28 May 2021

Risk Description

The actual protection factor of the suntan is lower than declared (measured value: SPF 7.8).Consequently, user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/05/2021

Product Description

The suntan oil with sun protection factor SPF 30.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Natural suntan oil with mineral filters, SPF 30.

About this risk

This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.

Recommended action

Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.

Who is at risk?

All consumers who have purchased this product.

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