Cosmetics & chemicalsmicrobiological

Soap (Ahrenshof Arztseife) · Arztseife

The total microbial count of the product is too high (measured value up to 340 000 cfu/g). The micro-organism may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. If used…

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Date
2022-12-16
Country
Germany
Brand
Ahrenshof Arztseife
Product
Soap
Classification
microbiological
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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