Neon Eye Mascara
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0462/19 |
| Brand | Paintglow |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | 36/2114 |
| Published | 22 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of butylparaben (measured value as acid: 0.17 % by weight).Butylparaben is a reproductive toxicant and may have a potential endocrine disrupting activity. According to the list of ingredients the product contains the colorants Solvent Yellow 172, CI 45161 and CI 45174, which are not authorised for its use in cosmetics, as well as CI 74620, which is authorised but not in eye products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/09/2018
Product Description
Neon mascara supplied in a printed plastic tube with screw top and brush applicator.