EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Make-up set No.7 “Mini Beautifier” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1824/12
Summary
null The product poses a microbiological risk because a mould growth has been identified on a number of units, specifically on one shade (purple) of the eye shadows. If a person uses a contaminated product on their eyelids, they may suffer a reaction. This may cause irritation, inflammation to skin around the eye, respiratory infection if inhaled or loss of eye sight in worst case scenario.
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Product
- Make-up set compact containing 3 x eye shadows, mini mascara, mini shimmer, mini lip gloss and 2 applicators.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a microbiological risk because a mould growth has been identified on a number of units, specifically on one shade (purple) of the eye shadows. If a person uses a contaminated product on their eyelids, they may suffer a reaction. This may cause irritation, inflammation to skin around the eye, respiratory infection if inhaled or loss of eye sight in worst case scenario.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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