EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
False nails Flamingo “Nail art decoration kit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00641/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. The phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to their reproductive system or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
False nails — Flamingo
- Brand
- Flamingo
- Name / model
- Nail art decoration kit · 2068
- Barcode
- 6851829820683
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Nail art decoration kit containing a set of plastic nails, 6 bottles of various coloured glitter and applicator.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. The phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to their reproductive system or the unborn child. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/04/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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