EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Lipstick Baolishi “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1637/14
Summary
null The product contains excessive amounts of lead and cadmium (measured values above 10 mg/kg). Lead and cadmium are harmful to human health and hazardous to the environment. No safe level has been established for lead, all additional exposure must be avoided. Cadmium is harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and if in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Lipstick in a black tube with transparent cap. Best before date: 04.2017.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains excessive amounts of lead and cadmium (measured values above 10 mg/kg). Lead and cadmium are harmful to human health and hazardous to the environment. No safe level has been established for lead, all additional exposure must be avoided. Cadmium is harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and if in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2014
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