EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Cosmetics
Mascara Max & More “Volumizing & Lengthen Mascara” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0014/17
Summary
null The product contains the preservative benzisothiazolinone (BIT) (measured value: 4.7 mg/kg) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 166 mg/kg). BIT and MI are sensitizing agents and may cause allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Mascara — Max & More
- Brand
- Max & More
- Name / model
- Volumizing & Lengthen Mascara · Maximum Volume Fake Lash Effect; no: 2533023
- Batch number(s)
- 8733131203300 / Batch no: 06-2015
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Mascara in a red plastic container with brush, supplied in blister packaging with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains the preservative benzisothiazolinone (BIT) (measured value: 4.7 mg/kg) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 166 mg/kg). BIT and MI are sensitizing agents and may cause allergic skin reactions. 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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