EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Make-up set Made “Petite Girls” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1095/15
Summary
null The product contains mold (measured value: 2100 cfu/g) and aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value: 3700 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Make-up kit includes a round mirror on a chain, stickers for nails, pink gel with glitters and pink oval cosmetic case with a transparent lid, which consists of: 1 blush, 4x eye shadow, 2x lipstick and brush for application of cosmetics supplied in blister packaging. AGES 3+.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains mold (measured value: 2100 cfu/g) and aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value: 3700 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/07/2015
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