Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2017-001
Vicco · The Original Vicco Vajradanti Herbal Toothpaste
The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in the toothpaste is too high (measured value up to 187500 cfu/g), and mould and yeast has been detected (measured value 3000 cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
- Published
- 06 January 2017
- Notifying authority
- Portugal
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/12/2016
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1787/16
- Batch
- 8901288012001; Batch number: D41200691; Mfg 12/2014 - Best Before 11/2017
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 8901288012001
Classification
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Risk type
- Microbiological
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
Toothpaste in a white plastic tube 200 g, supplied in a white cardboard packaging with red lettering, mentioning ‘Export Pack’.