The National Medicines Agency (EPO) proceeded to recall two perfumes, with a view to protecting public health following laboratory tests.
The withdrawal concerns one lot from a product from Tesori d’Oriente and Perfume Mall. According to the FVO, it was found that these aromas do not meet the requirements of European labelling legislation, as they contain flavourings at concentrations that should necessarily be included in the packaging.
The National Medicines Agency (National Medicines Agency) announced the withdrawal of two perfumes, as part of the protection of public health. As demonstrated by laboratory tests, products do not comply with the requirements of European legislation regarding their labelling, as they contain flavouring substances at concentrations exceeding the limit of compulsory packaging.
In particular, they were recalled:
- Tesori d’Oriente Fior di Loto Aromatic Perfume 100mlParty: 21393A07C
Company: GR. SARANTIS S.A.E.
Problem: BENZYL ALCOHOL - Perfume Mall WOMEN’S EAU DE PERFUMEParty: 240592
Company: AG KOUTSOURELIS S.A.
Problem: BENZYL SALICYLATE
The first decision concerns the lot 21393A07C of the Tesori d’Oriente Fior di Loto Aromatic Perfume 100ml perfume. According to the EOF, laboratory tests found that BENZYL ALCOHOL exceeds the limit of mandatory labelling for non-exploited products (0,001% w/w), as provided for in Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. GR. SARANTIS SA. it is required to communicate directly with the recipients of the consignment concerned and withdraw it from the market.
The second decision concerns the lot 240592 of the Perfume Mall WOMEN’S EAU DE PERFUME perfume. As the EOF states, laboratory tests have shown that BENZYL SALICYLATE also exceeds the limit of compulsory labelling for non-exploited products in accordance with the same European legislation. AG KOUTSOURELIS S.A. is invited to proceed immediately to withdraw this lot from the market.
The EOF notes that both decisions were adopted as preventive measures to defend public health, while competent companies must keep the relevant documents for at least five years and make them available to the Agency, if requested.
The decisions of the EAF
Judgment
The withdrawal of lot 21393A07C, the cosmetic product Tesori d’ Oriente Fior di Loto Aromatic Perfume 100ml, because the results of laboratory controls do not agree with the labelling of the product as regards testing 7.1 BENZYL ALCOHOL, which exceeds the limit of compulsory labelling on the labelling for non-exploited products 0,001% w/w, according to European legislation (EC 1223/2009). This Decision shall be adopted in the context of public health protection. GR. SARANTIS SA. must contact the recipients of the consignment immediately and withdraw it from the market within a reasonable period of time. The relevant documents shall be kept for a period of at least five (5) years and shall be taken into account by the IF, if requested.
Judgment
The withdrawal of lot 240592, the cosmetic product Perfume Mall WOMEN’S EAU DE PERFUME, because the results of laboratory checks do not agree with the product’s labelling of 7.9 BEnzYL SALICYLATE, which exceeds the threshold of mandatory labelling for non-exploited products 0,001% w/w, in accordance with European legislation (EC 1223/2009). This Decision shall be adopted in the context of public health protection. AG KOUTSOURELIS S.A. must communicate directly with the recipients of the consignment concerned and withdraw it from the market within a reasonable period of time. The relevant documents shall be kept for a period of at least five (5) years and shall be taken into account by the IF, if requested.
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