EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyelash enhancer Feg — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0457/14
Summary
null The product contains benzalkonium chloride in concentartion exceeding the permissible limit (value according to the declaration on the product: 10%.) Benzalkonium chloride is a skin and ocular irritant at concentrations greater than 0.1%.The product does not comply with the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
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Product
- Eyelash enhancer (in a 3 ml bottle) packed in a cardboard box including instructions inside.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains benzalkonium chloride in concentartion exceeding the permissible limit (value according to the declaration on the product: 10%.) Benzalkonium chloride is a skin and ocular irritant at concentrations greater than 0.1%.The product does not comply with the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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