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OMG Universe „Milky Way Eyebrows (03)“ permanent makeup mixture — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 29, 2024
Photo from the official notice: OMG Universe „Milky Way Eyebrows (03)“ permanent makeup mixture — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt, lead, arsenic and nickel (measured values: 15.8 % each by weight).Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity (only if exposure to children expected) and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (02/02/2024)

Product description

10 ml transparent bottle with a white label and with a brown liquid inside. The label contains the following information in English: brand OMG Universe; concentration pigment for professional use only; shake well before use; test before application; best use before 01.03.2027. Product sold online.

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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