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GIRLZ cosmetic sets for children — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 30, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains excessive levels of lead :- in the orange eyeshadow in both the Super Compact Cosmetic Case (1800mg/kg) and the Boutique Bracelet (2500mg/kg),- in both the green eyeshadow (9900mg/kg) and yellow eyeshadow (7500mg/kg) in the Compact Cosmetic Case.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

Product description

1) manufacturing date Dec 06; Best before June 093) manufacturing date - Jan 07; Best before June 09- Bracelet Boutique: cosmetics set with 7 parts- Super Compact Cosmetic Case: cosmetics set containing 11 eyeshadows and six lipsticks in a clear plastic case enclosed in pink cardboard and clear plastic packaging.- Compact Cosmetic Case: cosmetics set containing six heart-shaped eyeshadows in a white plastic heart-shaped palette with double-headed applicator, pink false nails, multi-coloured heart-shaped stickers, 2 lipsticks and two flower-shaped hair clasps. Again, the packaging is pink cardboard with clear plastic.

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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