EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Nail gel NailsUp “Acrylic Powder 28” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04269/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of benzoyl peroxide (measured value: up to 0.7 %). Benzoyl peroxide can cause severe eye irritation and allergic skin reactions. Moreover, there is no indication that the product is a cosmetic product for professional use. Supplying the product to non-professional end users increases the risks for their health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products…
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Product
- Nail sculpting and nail extension gel. Product sold online, in particular via www.nailsup.de.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of benzoyl peroxide (measured value: up to 0.7 %). Benzoyl peroxide can cause severe eye irritation and allergic skin reactions. Moreover, there is no indication that the product is a cosmetic product for professional use. Supplying the product to non-professional end users increases the risks for their health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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