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Recall A12/01169/21 — Álcool Gel Mãos (Hand sanitizer)

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Portugal · 2021-08-06 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01169/21
Date of alert
2021-08-06
Country / jurisdiction
Portugal
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Health risk / other
Brand
Wells
Product category
Chemical products
Product type
Hand disinfectant
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5600954005714
Reported risk: The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 55.5% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004250

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