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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0609/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 2, 2005

Hazard

Chemical risk. Performed tests showed that extension mascara blue containedN-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) at the levels of 142, 133 and 111 µg/kg (products are available on the market that contain no detectable levels of N- nitrosodiethanolamine (<10 µg/kg).According to the Cosmetics Regulation nitrosamines are permitted in cosmetic matrixes only as technically unavoidable residue at levels that do not pose a risk to health.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from distribution by the German importer — Other

Product description

Extension mascara blue "IKOS" Customs (3304 20 00). batch No L01073

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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