EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyebrow enhancer Feg — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0964/15
Summary
null The product contains 2.5% of benzalkonium chloride. Benzalkonium chloride is a skin and ocular irritant at concentrations greater than 0.1%.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Eyebrow enhancing serum in a white bottle with black cap (3ml), packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 2.5% of benzalkonium chloride. Benzalkonium chloride is a skin and ocular irritant at concentrations greater than 0.1%.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/06/2015
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