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Recall A12/01847/20 — Hand Sanitiser Gel

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom · 2020-12-25 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01847/20
Date of alert
2020-12-25
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Fire, Health risk / other
Brand
Yucky Hands
Product category
Chemical products
Product type
Hand disinfectant
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
0041420030703
Reported risk: The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 42,3 % by volume). 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/10002608

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