Nail polish “Advanced Hard as Nails”
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0879/09 |
| Brand | Sally Hansen |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Batch code: 2GPXKC; EAN: 074170261264 |
| Published | 3 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.