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.
18 Colors Eyeshadow
Brand : PQND'S
Barcode
: 6281006422186
Batch number
: F2218PO
Country of origin : Unknown
Notifying country : Romania
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Isobutylparaben and Isopropylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. These parabens have a potential endocrine disrupting activity, and are forbidden in cosmetics products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Kézkrém
(Hand Cream)
Brand
: Simply Care
Barcode
: 5997788115888
Date of validity
: 13.07.2016
Country of origin : Hungary
Notifying country : Romania
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Isobutylparaben, as indicated in the list of ingredients on the packaging. This paraben has a potential endocrine disrupting activity, and is forbidden in cosmetics products in Europe. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Henna Do Brwi - 1.0 Czarny
(Eyebrow dye)
Brand : Delia Cosmetics
Barcode : 5906750806860
Country of origin : Poland
Notifying country : Ireland
Danger : The product poses a chemical risk because it contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: 2.1% by weight). PPD is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Talcum Powder Scented Rose (1) - Talcum Powder Cool Breeze (2)
Brand
: Cotton Tree
Barcodes
: 1) 5050375087507153 - 2) 5050375087538
Batch numbers
: 1) Mfg.Dt.05/2014 - 2) 097.Mfg.Dt.03/2014
Country of origin : India
Notifying country : Irland
Danger : The product poses a microbiological risk because it contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value up to 6300 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009.
Measures adopted: Withdrawal of the product from the market
