The Rapid Information Exchange Network (RAPEX), in its latest notification, informs Member States that the following cosmetic products have been identified and withdrawn in Europe:
| Country notifying the withdrawal | Name of product withdrawn | Country of origin | Reason reason for withdrawal |
| Germany | Cosmetic product under the trade name: "ISANA Wasserspray Aqua Rossmann Water spray for refreshment and make-up fixation purposes, for face and body" Type/No. Model: 150ml No. Batch: 175240621 176250621 188070721 189080721 190090721 Description: As shown below: | France | To The product has been withdrawn because it contains an increased microbiological load that can cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised patients. The product was sold online. The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. |
| Romania | Product brand name: "XUCAI BEAUTY set of plastic nails, supplied with glue in an orange tube" No. Lot number: 8955155819132 Description: As shown below: | China | This product has been withdrawn because the eraser included in the packaging contains the banned substance dibutyl phthalate (DBP). This substance may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. |
For the above products there is no clear information regarding their exporting countries. For this reason, the Pharmaceutical Services are conducting an investigation to identify the products on the market and urge the public who may be in possession of these products to discontinue their use or, if they find them, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services on 22608606 and 22608678.
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