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Schminkstift make-up stick — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChemicalJul 27, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Schminkstift make-up stick — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Schminkstift make-up stick — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The colour stick contains the red colouring agent CI 15585 which is not permitted in cosmetic products. In addition it contains the yellow colouring agent CI 21090. Cosmetic products must not contain prohibited colorants. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (16/12/2016)
  • Destruction of the product — Importer (16/12/2016)

Product description

Make-up stick with 3 colours (black, red, yellow) joined together to represent the German flag. Twist-up tube with a lid, packaged in a blister pack with cardboard back.

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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