EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Nail varnish XEIJAYI “Gel Magnétique Œil de Chat à la Mode” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02904/25
Summary
The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Nail varnish, 8 ml. All batches are concerned, Product sold online, in particular via Temu (unique identification number: 601099757785101) and Amazon..
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-07-0277
What is the risk?
- The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2025
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