ANTI=IMPERFECTIONS
ANTI=IMPERFECTIONS was recalled on 28 March 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/01142/25. Chemical risk reported by France. The product has an excessive concentration of antimony, arsenic, selenium, barium, cobalt and zirconium (measured value up to 0.
| Alert Number | SR/01142/25 |
| Brand | KURKU-MA |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 28 March 2025 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of antimony, arsenic, selenium, barium, cobalt and zirconium (measured value up to 0.10 mg/kg, 0.75 mg/kg. 1.05 mg/kg, 25.9 mg/kg, 0.12 mg/kg and 7.16 mg/kg, respectively). Antimony can irritate the skin. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Selenium may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Zirconium is mutagenic, can easily reach the brain and placenta, increasing the risk of cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/01/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/01/2025
Product Description
Face mask, 120 g. Product sold online, in particular via alibaba.com
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to ANTI=IMPERFECTIONS.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.