EU Safety Gate · Report-2017-005
Vicco · Pure Herbal Ayurwedic Toothpaste
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 7100 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. Moreover, the product contains the allergenic substances Eugenol and Limonene (0.052 % and 0.021 % by weight respectively) while they are not included in the list of ingredients. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
- Published
- 03 February 2017
- Notifying authority
- Slovakia
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 23/12/2016
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0121/17
- Model
- D40400131, MFG. DATE: 04/2014, EXP DATE: 03/2017
- Batch
- 8901288210858
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 8901288210858
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical, Microbiological
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
85g toothpaste in tube packed in a white cardboard box with red marking.