Make-up set

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Make-up set
Alert Number0517/09
BrandPOP
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCode No. 2232
Published17 April 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because the migration of toxic heavy metals in the light green colour exceeds the maximum accepted limits. In particular, the migration of chromium (Cr) is 333 mg/kg (limit 60 mg/kg) and of lead (Pb) is 1647 mg/kg (limit 90 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Make-up beauty set, intended for use as a toy. The set consists of two lip-gloss in gel (orange and light green), a green liquid lip-gloss in a small bottle with brush, a pink blusher and various coloured eye-shadows. The set is packed in a mauve transparent bag (approx. dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm), with a paper butterfly on the strap, bearing the appropriate warnings.

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