[Recalled] Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand and Body Lotion — The product contains isopropylparaben and isobutylparaben (measured values as a… | EU Safety Gate 2020-02-21
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand and Body Lotion |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | O.P.I. |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A11/00022/20 |
| Country of notice | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Other risk levels |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 21 February 2020 |
| EAN / barcode | 619828043382 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product contains isopropylparaben and isobutylparaben (measured values as acid: 0.11 % by weight and 0.053 % by weight, respectively). These parabens might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specifically target the male reproductive system.
This Other risk levels recall concerns Cosmetics products distributed in United Kingdom and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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