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Toy Make-Up Kits — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 20, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Toy Make-Up Kits — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Toy Make-Up Kits — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Toy Make-Up Kits — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Toy Make-Up Kits — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nail varnishes included in each kit contain methylisothiazolinone, which is not permitted for use in leave-on products due to skin sensitisation concerns. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The products have been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market. It is recommended that you cease use of these products immediately. Consumers who have purchased the products are advised to contact the distributor for redress.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Consignment of toy make up sets for children.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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