The fragrance composition of Formil Baby Expert Hypoallergenic washing gel for colored and light fabrics does not contain any of the 81 most frequently allergenic compounds, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No. 2023/1545 of the European Commission of 26 July 2024. The safety of the formula is supported by the use of phenoxyethanol as a preservative and the absence of optical brighteners.
The purpose of issuing opinions at the Institute of Mother and Child is to assess the product in terms of general safety, health and development of users.
During the subsequent stages of the assessment, the safety of the raw materials included in the product is checked, e.g. through a detailed analysis of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the product. The correctness of the intended age and functionality of the product are also verified, i.e. practical application and the degree of implementation of the product's functional characteristics declared by the manufacturer, as well as the level of user satisfaction.
An expert team composed of:
31 people registered in the research panel of the Institute, mainly from the medical and scientific staff and the administration of the Institute, who are parents or guardians of infants and children qualified for the study in accordance with the result of the formulation evaluation and the study criteria.
During the first stage of testing of the product Formil Baby Expert Hypoallergenic washing gel for colors and light fabrics, the general and health safety of the product was confirmed for the age group of users declared by the manufacturer based on the assessment of the formula and the documentation required from the manufacturer.
A detailed analysis of the product and the origin of raw materials was performed, including the results of tests from accredited laboratories confirming their safety. The authenticity of the attestations and certificates of analysis in the scope of the declared product characteristics was verified. All aspects affecting the final quality and safety of the product have been thoroughly analyzed. The documentation of labels and instructions for use was also assessed.
The subject of expert sensory evaluation were the product properties of utility and functional character influencing the user's developmental safety and suitability in everyday use.
The assessment was carried out on product samples by a team of field specialists, based on the knowledge and experience possessed by experts, current research results, guidelines of field consultants and recommendations of scientific societies as well as applicable legal provisions and subject regulations.
My opinion is positive - the gel is gentle, and the clothes washed in it are clean, with a pleasant, delicate scent. Like other products of this type intended for babies, it does not contain aggressive detergents, so it is obvious that it cannot remove all stains - it is important that the washed clothes are clean. The advantage is the addition of glycerine and gently acting saponins from soap nut shells and the lack of optical brighteners. The consistency of the gel could be slightly thicker, but these are minor details. The most important thing is that a successful, new product for washing both white and colored clothes of the youngest children is entering the market.
The aim of the third stage of reviewing the product Formil Baby Expert Hypoallergenic washing gel for colors and light fabrics was to confirm the safety of use and evaluate the product properties declared by the manufacturer during application tests.
The product was distributed for home use to 31 individuals, primarily medical, scientific, and administrative staff of the Institute, registered in the Institute's research panel and caregivers of infants and children, in accordance with the formulation evaluation results and study criteria. Thirty -one children ( 18 girls and 13 boys) aged 2 months to 7 years , along with their parents/guardians, participated in the study . Infants comprised 26 % of the study group . The study was conducted under the supervision of a dermatologist, who remained available to caregivers during the study period in case of any disturbing symptoms or adverse events. At the end of the study period , users completed an electronic survey about the product's features, assigning ratings on a scale of 1 to 5 in four main categories. The survey was supplemented by in-depth interviews, which expanded on the product's opinions, conducted by the lead expert with five randomly selected users.
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