EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Artificial nails kit KISS “Brush – on Gel Nail Kit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1773/19
Summary
According to the list of ingredients the brush-on gel contains tetrahydrofuran, which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. Tetrahydrofuran might cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Set consisting of 48 artificial nails and three bottles containg nail glue, brush cleaner and solvent. The set is sold in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients the brush-on gel contains tetrahydrofuran, which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. Tetrahydrofuran might cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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