Nail polish
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0783/09 |
| Brand | Nail Art |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 19 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.