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Chelford children's face paint set "face paint" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 11, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Chelford children's face paint set "face paint" — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk due to the excessive levels of lead detected in the yellow face paint component of the set. The level of lead was 16900mg/kg. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product description

Blister pack containing 5 multi-coloured face paints, 2 face paint applicators and 1 design stencil.

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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