Nail polish “Advanced Hard as Nails”

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Nail polish “Advanced Hard as Nails”
Alert Number0879/09
BrandSally Hansen
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryEstonia
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberBatch code: 2GPXKC; EAN: 074170261264
Published3 July 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.045% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. Dibutyl phthalate may cause harm to the unborn child and lead to the possible risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of reproductive organs.

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

Pink nail polish in a 13.3 ml glass bottle of approximate size: 85x35 mm.

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