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Nail polish set – WAYI “GEL POLISH”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 3 Sep 2024In the weekly report of 6 Sep 2024 (week 36, 2024)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Nail polish set
Brand
WAYI
Name
GEL POLISH
Type / model
SZEC
Batch
20240202
Barcode
20240202, 7192511194
Barcodes listed
7192511194 (official alert record)
Barcode as notified
7192511194
Description
A set of six 7.5 ml glitter gel nail polishes. Product sold online.
Risk
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. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Warning consumers of the risks · from 20 Aug 2024
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Notifying country
France
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/02550/24Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/02550/24Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/02550/24
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/02550/24
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2024-36 (XML)
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