EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face paint with glitter Saffron “All Over Glitter” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0889/19
Summary
The product contains antimony (measured value: 24,7 mg/kg). If antimony is inhaled, in can get deposited in lungs causing inflammation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 4,5 grams of black skin paint with silver glitter intended for eye lids sold in a transparent plastic container with a clear plastic cap.
What is the risk?
- The product contains antimony (measured value: 24,7 mg/kg). If antimony is inhaled, in can get deposited in lungs causing inflammation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the products from the distributor
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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