EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Toy make-up set “Toy Make-Up Kits” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03850/25
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.4 mg/kg), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products. MI causes severe skin burns and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Toy make-up set
- Name / model
- Toy Make-Up Kits · FT2001-C, FT2004-C, FT2005-A, FT2028-A
- Barcode
- 6900000020043690100002001969010000200576901000020286
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Toy make-up sets in different designs.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.4 mg/kg), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products. MI causes severe skin burns and may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Seizure of Goods
- Date of entry into force: 16/04/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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