EYESHADOW
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0206/18 |
| Brand | The Bronze Palette |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 16 February 2018 |
Risk Description
The product contains arsenic (measured value up to 4.87 mg/kg), lead (measured value up to 27 mg/kg), nickel (measured value up to 41.8 mg/kg) and chromium VI (measured value up to 43.6 mg/kg). Arsenic is carcinogenic, exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause irreversible neurotoxicity. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 20/10/2017
Product Description
White box containing an eyeshadow palette with nine colours.