EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Brow lamination kit Ardell Professional — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00841/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of thioglycolic acid (measured value: 3.1% by weight), that can irritate the skin, as well as BMHCA, which is prohibited in n cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Brow lamination kit — Ardell Professional
- Brand
- Ardell Professional
- Name / model
- Brow Lamination · #64175INT
- Batch number(s)
- 21-5408.23B14A 23-2688.23B14B 23-2689.23B14C 23-2690.23B14D 23-2691.2
- Barcode
- 074764641755
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Brow lamination kit, including brow affix, style solution, neutraliser, treatment oil, plastic film, a spoolie, and clear mini combs. The product is sold online on several websites. The batch numbers mentioned are those which were tested, however all batches are concerned by the measure.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of thioglycolic acid (measured value: 3.1% by weight), that can irritate the skin, as well as BMHCA, which is prohibited in n cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2024
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