Sunscreen milk
Sunscreen milk was recalled on 1 August 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0814/08. Burns risk reported by Czechia. The product poses a risk of sunburn after sun exposure because it does not provide protection against solar radiation and therefore represents a health risk for the consumer.
| Alert Number | 0814/08 |
| Brand | Herb LineTM |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Model Number | Batch code: 27/05/2007; B.NO.01; MAY 2007; EAN: 8901059122151 |
| Published | 1 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of sunburn after sun exposure because it does not provide protection against solar radiation and therefore represents a health risk for the consumer. Consumers relying on the indicated protection factor would be exposing themselves to both an acute risk of sunburn and the long-term consequences of excessive exposure to sunlight, such as immunosuppression (especially in children), dry skin, keratosis and, in the worst case, skin cancer. The measured SPF (sun protection factor indicators) value of 3.6 does not meet the SPF factor declared on the label (25).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC and Commission recommendation 2006/647/EC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Natural sunscreen – white flat plastic tube with a transparent screw-top. The content of the tube is a white viscous fluid-body milk, contents 120g.The product is sealed in a shrink film. On the packaging there is the sticker with the following information: “Product name; Made in India; the name and the address of the importer, EAN, date of manufacturing, ingredients, volume 120g, guide for use”.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns hazard related to Sunscreen milk.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.