Nivea Sun Kids
Nivea Sun Kids was recalled on 17 June 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0745/16. Health risk / other risk reported by Germany. Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'.
| Alert Number | A12/0745/16 |
| Brand | Nivea |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | 1) Nivea Sun Kids swim & play latte solare SPF 50+; 85833, 2) Nivea Sun Kids swim & play SPF 30; 85832, 3) Nivea Sun Kids latte solare protettivo SPF 50+; 85486 |
| Published | 17 June 2016 |
Risk Description
Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/04/2016
Product Description
Two blue plastic stand-alone tubes with yellow lids (models 1 and 2) and an upright blue bottle with a yellow lid (model 3). A new adhesive label is affixed to the products with instructions and warnings in different languages.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Nivea Sun Kids.
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.