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.
Mina Lipstick
Brands : Mina, Mina Lipstick
Type
: Red colour - N° 2012301
Description
: Lipstick in two different packagings: 1. Lipstick „Mina Lipstick“ in a black tube with a transparent cap, marked with the following inscription in white letters: „Mina Lipstick“ (red colour, № 2012301); 2. Lipstick „MINA“ in a black tube with a transparent cap, labelled with black letters „MINA“ (red colour, № 2012301).
Country of origin : China
Notifying country : Bulgaria
Danger : The products pose a chemical risk because they contain excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value up to 6% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures adopted: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
