The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/01596/20
Category
Chemical products
Product
Hand disinfectant
Brand
Chemistplus
Name
Gel Hand Sanitiser
Type / number of model
Unknown
Barcode
0745125389592
Batch number
CP5L01
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Health risk / other
The product contains less alcohol than advertised (measured value as low as 22% by weight). Consequently, it has insufficient disinfectant properties, increasing the risk of infection for the user.
The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor)
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description
Colourless, transparent liquid. Ingredients listed as Alcohol Denat, Aqua, Xantham Gum, Butanone, Glycerol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Denatonium.
Packaging description
The product is sold in a 5-litre bottle with a green, blue and white label.
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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