EU Safety Gate · Report-2019-016
Natus · Facial mud exfoliator
The product contains zirconium, barium and lead (measured values: 0.004 % , 0.003 % and 0.001 % by weight, respectively). Zirconium is mutagenic, can easily reach the brain and placenta, increasing the risk of cancer. Barium can be easily absorbed and have toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, kidney and heart activity, leading to arrhythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Published
- 19 April 2019
- Notifying authority
- France
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0625/19
- Model
- 100 ml pot
- Batch
- The affected units were marketed between 2017 and 2018.
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- Morocco
Product description
Facial mud exfoliator sold in a transparent plastic pot with a lid with golden printing.