EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyeliner Wet n Wild “Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00279/26
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of carbon black (nano-form) (measured value: 11.5% by weight) which might be harmful for the health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Eyeliner — Wet n Wild
- Brand
- Wet n Wild
- Name / model
- Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner · E8752
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Liquid eyeliner. Affected products were sold since August 2022.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of carbon black (nano-form) (measured value: 11.5% by weight) which might be harmful for the health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/11/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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