EU Safety Gate · Report-2018-014
FRESH& PERSONAL COSMETICS · Soap
Due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff and attract the curiosity of children. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the cosmetics Regulation and with the requirements of the Food imitating Products Directive.
- Published
- 06 April 2018
- Notifying authority
- Greece
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 23/11/2017
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0486/18
- Model
- Ice Cream Soap
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical, Choking
- Country of origin
- Greece
Product description
Soap imitating ice cream in various colours. The product is sold in bulk in a transparent, plastic cup with a label. The cup is packed in a cardboard box, together with a plastic spoon.