Sand in the reports Rapex Over the last three weeks, there hadn’t been many restrictions to speak of in the cosmetics sector, but this week things have gone from one extreme to the other.
In the Rapex Last Friday, a brand of eyeliner tattoo ink was banned in France Styliderm, as they contain high levels of nickel. Three models of false nails, manufactured in China by the brand, were also banned in Bulgaria Yazimj, for failing to comply with the Regulations due to the toxic composition of their adhesive. And in Romania, two different models of false nails from another Chinese brand, La Mei La, for exactly the same reason.
In Spain, a children’s make-up set manufactured in China by the company has been withdrawn from sale Markwins, as one of the products it contains has an excessively high aluminium content. As far as our market is concerned, in addition to the recalled cosmetic product, an electric heater, an Opel car engine, a chemical product for e-cigarettes and a couple of toys have also been recalled.