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Feb 15, 2022 - Cosmetics

Safety Gate January 2022 Cosmetics – Baby wipes with increased germ count

Within the EU's European rapid alert system for non-food products, products were again reported in the cosmetics sector in January 2022.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 and are being withdrawn from the market or publicly recalled.

The following quality defects led to the recall:

-        Product with Clobetasol Propionate (corticosteroid) and Hydroquinone (may cause allergies)

-        Increased germ count in wet wipes, non-compliance with ISO 17516 

-        Product containing prohibited fragrance Lyral (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde), may cause allergies and dermatitis

-         Prevention of contamination by using suitable materials and equipment as well as 

Regularly check your products for possible residues and contaminants. The BAV Institute in the network of the international Tentamus laboratory group is at your side quickly and reliably. 

Do you have any questions about which tests are useful for your products? Call us, we look forward to hearing from you.