EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face paint “+EFO FACE PAINT 6 COLOURS” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02912/25
Summary
The green colour of the face painting contains lead (measured value 37mg/Kg). 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 paint
- Name / model
- +EFO FACE PAINT 6 COLOURS · 380305
- Barcode
- 5204983231870
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Face painting set, with 6 different colours.
What is the risk?
- The green colour of the face painting contains lead (measured value 37mg/Kg). 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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