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Química Alemana Esmalte endurecedor para uñas "Nail Hardener" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 1, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Química Alemana Esmalte endurecedor para uñas "Nail Hardener" — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (25/01/2022)

Product description

Transparent nail-strengthening varnish in a glass, pyramid-shaped, small bottle with a black cap. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon with ASIN number B0038IA8XA.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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