The Rapid Information Exchange Network (RAPEX), in its latest notification, informs Member States that the following cosmetic product has been identified and withdrawn in Europe:
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Spain
[/TD] [TD]Cosmetic product under the trade name:
"QuímicaAlemana
Esmalte endurecedor para uñas "Nail Hardener""
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Colombia
[/TD] [TD]The product has been withdrawn due to the fact that it contains formaldehyde (formaldehyde in its composition which is prohibited in cosmetic products).
This substance is carcinogenic and can cause allergic reactions.
The product does not comply with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
The product is available online.
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There is no clear information about the exporting countries of the above product. For this reason, the Pharmaceutical Services are conducting an investigation to locate this product on the market and urge the public, should they be in possession of it, to discontinue its use or, should they find it, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services at 22608606 and 22608678.
(NΓ/IK)
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