EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Eyeshadow palette “Christmas Spirit Eyeshadow Palette” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01058/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of chromium (measured value: 226 mg/kg by weight). Chromium is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.The product also contains antimony (measured value: 120 mg/kg), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Antimony can irritate the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Eyeshadow palette
- Name / model
- Christmas Spirit Eyeshadow Palette
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Eyeshadow palette with six Christmas-themed powders. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of chromium (measured value: 226 mg/kg by weight). Chromium is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.The product also contains antimony (measured value: 120 mg/kg), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Antimony can irritate the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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