2020.02.17 Recall: Caicui - Hand Cream

17 February 2020

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/00204/20

Category
Cosmetics

Product
Hand cream

Brand
Caicui

Name
Hand Cream

Type / number of model
Raspberry

Barcode
6959192810666

Batch number
20200924T3

Risk type
Chemical

The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.0006 %), which use is forbidden in leave-on cosmetic products.

MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (by: retailer)

Description
30 g of hand cream. The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay.

Packaging description
A pale green plastic tube with flowers on it, with a black lid.

Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

Caicui Hand Cream