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WAYI GEL POLISH nail polish set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: WAYI GEL POLISH nail polish set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: WAYI GEL POLISH nail polish set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: WAYI GEL POLISH nail polish set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) (measured value: 51.2% by weight) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (20/08/2024)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

A set of six 7.5 ml glitter gel nail polishes. Product sold online.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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