Health risk / other, Microbiological

Holi colour powder

HOLIRAUSCH
Holi colour powderHoli colour powder
Case number
A11/0060/16
Category
Cosmetics
Type / Model
Colour: red
Batch
Red: 1MZ14FCL, best before 25.3.2016
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇩🇪 Germany
Country of origin
India
Published
2016-06-17

⚠️ Risk

null The powder contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 45170 which can cause serious eyes damage and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 36000 cfu/g).The product has no adequate label claiming not to breathe the dust and can with regard to its foreseeable and promoted use lead to respiratory problems and infections as the powder may be inhaled, come in contact with the eyes and exposure to children cannot be excluded.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/02/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/02/2016

100g transparent plastic bag, fused and printed, filled with red powder.
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