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Toy make-up set Giav Toys “Bellissima trousse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0151/17
Summary
null The make-up contains nickel (measured value up to 28.8 mg/kg) and arsenic (measured value up to 0.9 mg/kg). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin and arsenic is toxic.The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Heart-shaped case with different make-up, eye-shadows, lipsticks. Age indication +5 years.
What is the risk?
- null The make-up contains nickel (measured value up to 28.8 mg/kg) and arsenic (measured value up to 0.9 mg/kg). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin and arsenic is toxic.The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/12/2016
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