EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2024-09-06 · Serious risk
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Reported risk: Le produit contient du 2-hydroxyéthyl méthacrylate (HEMA) (valeur mesurée : 51,2 % en poids) et de l'hydroquinone monométhyléther (méquinol), qui sont interdits dans les produits pour ongles destinés aux consommateurs. Le HEMA provoque une grave irritation des yeux, une irritation cutanée et peut provoquer une réaction cutanée allergique. Le méquinol est nocif en cas d'ingestion, provoque une grave irritation des yeux et peut provoquer une réaction cutanée allergique. Le produit ne respecte pas le règlement sur les produits cosmétiques.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Date of entry into force
20/08/2024
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Product Name (original English): GEL POLISH
Risk Description (original English): The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) (measured value: 51.2% by weight) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction.
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