EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Fancy-dress make-up “Horror Make-up Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0446/16
Summary
null The red liquid contains methylisothiazolinone (measured value 276 mg/kg). This preservative can induce contact allergy.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products regulation.
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Product
Fancy-dress make-up
- Name / model
- Horror Make-up Set · Article 60566
- Batch number(s)
- 4032037540521; Batch number 15030278
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 3 make-up sticks (1 red, 2 white), 1 tube with a red liquid ("fake blood"), one applicator sponge fixed to a cardboard with a plastic cover.
What is the risk?
- null The red liquid contains methylisothiazolinone (measured value 276 mg/kg). This preservative can induce contact allergy.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: 21/03/2016
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