EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Mascara Ddonna “Long Lasting 4D Mascara Waterproof” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00657/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of mesophilic micro-organisms (measured value over 1000 cfu/ml).If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Eyelash black mascara.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of mesophilic micro-organisms (measured value over 1000 cfu/ml).If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/11/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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