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🧸 Product FR July 17, 2023

slimyz — le gel minceur slimyz 60 g

la présence de méthylisothiazolinone a été détectée dans le produit. ¤la méthylisothiazolinone est interdite dans les cosmétiques non rincés

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
slimyz — le gel minceur slimyz 60 g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Do not use Slimyz 60 g slimming gel. It contains methylisothiazolinone, which is banned in leave-on cosmetics.
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72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A slimming gel called Slimyz 60 g may contain a chemical that can cause allergies or skin harm.

What's happening? Tests found a banned ingredient called methylisothiazolinone in the gel. This ingredient is not allowed in leave-on cosmetics.

Does this affect me? If you have used this gel, you may be at risk of skin irritation or allergy.

What should I do? Stop using the product right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any skin reactions.

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Type: hygiène-beauté · Category: cosmétiques · Hazard: substances allergisantes non déclarées|substances interdites (au sens du règlement ue 37/2010)|blessures · la présence de méthylisothiazolinone a été détectée dans le produit. ¤la méthylisothiazolinone est interdite dans les cosmétiques non rincés · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit

First published
July 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11730/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
slimyz — le gel minceur slimyz 60 g. Do not use Slimyz 60 g slimming gel. It contains methylisothiazolinone, which is banned in leave-on cosmetics.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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