Soap basket
Choking Cosmetics Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00083/20 |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 3 July 2020 |
Risk Description
Small parts can be easily detached from the product.Due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead consumers, and specially children, to put the product in the mouth, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
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: 12/06/2020
Product Description
Cosmetic set consisting of 8 different miniature soaps imitating pieces of food stuff (fruits and egg) in a wicker basket.