Christmas Spirit Eyeshadow Palette sold via Alibaba
- Affected
- Eyeshadow palette with six Christmas-themed powders.
- The problem
- The product has been assessed as presenting a serious chemical risk due to the excess concentration of heavy metals.
- What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from sale. If you own one, stop using it and contact the seller.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Eyeshadow Palette |
|---|---|
| Eyeshadow Colours | tree, Santa, presents, star, snow man and reindeer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Eyeshadow palette with six Christmas-themed powders. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excess concentrations of heavy metals. The eyeshadow powders were measured as containing 120 mg/kg of antimony and 226 mg/kg of Chromium. Chromium is prohibited for use in cosmetic products and can be harmful to human health. Further information on chromium can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information.
The product requires improvements to marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba).
Additional information
PSD number: 2404-0168
Notified by: Northern Ireland Environmental Health
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 26 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.