EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Glue for false nails Konad “Image Plate” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0192/18
Summary
The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value 0.07% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- A small, transparent bottle looking like a pen with pink labelling, sold in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The glue contains hydroquinone (measured value 0.07% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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