EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Lipstick Mina, Mina Lipstick “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0100/15
Summary
null The products contain excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value up to 6% by weight).Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Lipstick — Mina, Mina Lipstick
- Brand
- Mina, Mina Lipstick
- Name / model
- Unknown · Red colour - N° 2012301
- Batch number(s)
- unknown
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Lipstick in two different packagings:1. Lipstick „Mina Lipstick“ in a black tube with a transparent cap, marked with the following inscription in white letters: „Mina Lipstick“ (red colour, № 2012301);2. Lipstick „MINA“ in a black tube with a transparent cap, labelled with black letters „MINA“
What is the risk?
- null The products contain excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value up to 6% by weight).Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or 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: 17/11/2014
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