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🧸 Product LT December 18, 2020

Art Nail Mei jia er

The kit containing artificial nails and a tube of glue. The glue tube is orange and screwed on with a white cap.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Art Nail Mei jia er
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 1812061140286
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2094 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a nail glue called Art Nail Mei jia er. It has a chemical called dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in it. DBP is banned in cosmetics because it can harm health.

What's happening? The glue contains a banned chemical. This chemical may hurt the body or unborn babies.

Does this affect me? If you use this glue, you could be at risk. Pregnant women and those trying to have a baby should be especially careful.

What should I do? Stop using this glue right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any nail glue.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 18, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002709

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What is this product recall alert about?
Art Nail Mei jia er. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. This phthalate may harm the health, causing poss...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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