PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil with Sharpener
PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil with Sharpener was recalled on 6 December 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/03437/24. Environment risk reported by Luxembourg. The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound.
| Alert Number | A12/03437/24 |
| Brand | Pat Mc Grath Labs |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | 314 Allure |
| Published | 6 December 2024 |
Risk Description
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOA’s pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/07/2024
Product Description
Lip pencil and sharpener. Product sold online.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil with Sharpener .
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.