You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: an eye shadow contaminated by bacteria.
Eye shadow
Brand: Meis
Name: New Attractive Fashion Color
Type: MS0123S
Batch number: 6950865402638
• Country of origin: China
• Notifying country: Bulgaria
Danger: The product is microbiologically contaminated.
If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (by importer)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Report 38, European Commission, 21/09/2018.
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