EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyelash growth product abalico “Eyelash Serum” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1916/19
Summary
The product contains Tafluprost ethyl amide (measured value: 0,0026 %), which should be used under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. Tafluprost ethyl amide is a prostaglandin analogue, which could cause eye and ophthalmic defects in the user and should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 3 ml of eyelash growth serum in a transparent plastic flask, with a silver screw cap and built-in application brush. The product is sold in a black and silver cardboard box. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains Tafluprost ethyl amide (measured value: 0,0026 %), which should be used under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. Tafluprost ethyl amide is a prostaglandin analogue, which could cause eye and ophthalmic defects in the user and should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2019
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