EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Temporary tattoo Funny Products “Funny Faces Temporary Tattoos” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1567/19
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Temporary tattoo — Funny Products
- Brand
- Funny Products
- Name / model
- Funny Faces Temporary Tattoos · 370067, TET000
- Batch number(s)
- 10778718274285765
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Paper sheet with tattoos (12pcs) in the form of faces in several colours.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2019
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