EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face paint set Natural Earth Paint “Natural Face Paint” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00738/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 260000 cfu/g) .If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Face paint set — Natural Earth Paint
- Brand
- Natural Earth Paint
- Name / model
- Natural Face Paint
- Barcode
- 793573035950
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Six jars of natural face paint and three eco-friendly makeup applicators. Colours of the face paints are: red, yellow, green, blue, black and white. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 260000 cfu/g) .If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2021
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