EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face mask Spirit of Reon “Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01705/25
Summary
The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.Moreover, the product contains lead (measured value: 0.000124 %). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Face mask — Spirit of Reon
- Brand
- Spirit of Reon
- Name / model
- Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Face mask for exfoliation. Manufacturing date indicated as August 2024. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DL4JFJ95).
What is the risk?
- The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.Moreover, the product contains lead (measured value: 0.000124 %). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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: 17/04/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2025
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