EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Cosmetics
Nail polish Treffina “Touch of Color Nail Polish” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00003/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 110 µg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Nail Polish
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 110 µg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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