Product Safety Report: Scotch Mystic Blackberry and Almond Donut Bath Melt (2511-0215)
Product Safety Report for Scotch Mystic Blackberry and Almond Donut Bath Melt presenting a high risk of choking.
Summary
Product: Scotch Mystic Blackberry and Almond Donut Bath Melt
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking as it is foreseeable that children or vulnerable adults could mistake it for food.
Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Bath Additives |
|---|---|
| Brand | Scotch Mystic |
| Model | Blackberry and Almond |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Donut shaped bath bomb with real sugar strands on the top. 180g average weight. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of choking as it is foreseeable that children or vulnerable adults could mistake it for food. Due to the composition of the product, if bitten it will disintegrate into smaller parts. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989 or the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0215
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards