Nail polish

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Nail polish
Alert Number0783/09
BrandNail Art
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberUnknown
Published19 June 2009

Risk Description

The products pose a chemical risk because the yellow nail polish contains 5.5% and the green nail polish contains 6.5% of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) which is toxic to reproduction and which is prohibited in cosmetics under the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure of the products and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

1. Nail Art, 25fl. oz. / 7.5 ml, yellow,2. Nail Art, 25fl. oz. / 7.5 ml, green.Glass bottle with printed text and application brush in a plastic screw-top.

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