Party FACE PAINT
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00661/25 |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 21 February 2025 |
Risk Description
The migration of lead from the brown crayon is too high (measured value: 55 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/10/2024
Product Description
Set of face paint for children consisting of four tablets (green, yellow, blue, red), four make-up sticks (brown, black, white, purple) and two applicators.