EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Facial gel NEWA “Lift gel activateur” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1871/17
Summary
The product contains N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 126 µg/kg). NDELA is carcinogenic.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Tube of cosmetic gel for the face, sold alone or in a box-set including an electrical appliance for firming the face.
- Recall information: https://www.boulanger.com/content/static/bcom/desktop/evenements/2015/07_rappel-produit/pdf/Bulletin-Alerte-QUALITE-BA21112017-web.pdf
What is the risk?
- The product contains N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 126 µg/kg). NDELA is carcinogenic.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2017
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