EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyelash growth serum Delia Cosmetics “My WOW Lashes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1285/19
Summary
According to the label the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Use of the product could result in ocular and ophthalmic side-effects and it 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
Eyelash growth serum — Delia Cosmetics
- Brand
- Delia Cosmetics
- Name / model
- My WOW Lashes · W-002868-000-EX O-014419-00
- Batch number(s)
- 0280JM5901350474716
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eyelash enhancing serum in a 3 ml plastic tube and packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- According to the label the product contains the active substance bimatoprost, which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Use of the product could result in ocular and ophthalmic side-effects and it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2019
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