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: Chinese Baolishi lipstick.
Lipstick No 72
Brand
: Baolishi
Barcode
: 6933836120526
Expiration date
: 04.2017
Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Bulgaria
Danger : The products pose a chemical risk because they contain excessive amounts of lead and cadmium (measured values up above 10 mg/kg). Lead and cadmium are harmful to human health and hazardous to the environment. No safe level has been established for lead, all additional exposure must be avoided. Cadmium is harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and if in contact with the skin. The product do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
