EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Nail gel NailsUp “UV & LED Gel Colorful Collection” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04328/25
Summary
The product contains dyes CI 45170, Cl 45160 and Basic Yellow 40, p-hydroxyanisole, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).which are banned in cosmetic products.All these can cause serious eye or skin irritation Azodyes may cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.HEMA may also cause allergic skin reaction.TPO may also harm the reproductive system and the…
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Product
- Nail sculpting and nail extension product; UV and LED gel. Product sold online, in particular via www.nailsup.de
What is the risk?
- The product contains dyes CI 45170, Cl 45160 and Basic Yellow 40, p-hydroxyanisole, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).which are banned in cosmetic products.All these can cause serious eye or skin irritation Azodyes may cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.HEMA may also cause allergic skin reaction.TPO may also harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- 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
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2025
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