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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS February 3, 2017

MAX & MORE — Volumizing & Lengthen Mascara

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MAX & MORE — Volumizing & Lengthen Mascara
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains the preservative benzisothiazolinone (BIT) (measured value: 4.7 mg/kg) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 166 mg/kg). BIT and MI are sensitizing agents and may cause allergic skin reactio
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3414 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.
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24 days in total
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What is this? This is a tube of mascara called MAX & MORE. It is a beauty product used to make eyelashes look thicker and longer.

What's happening? Tests found that this mascara has two chemicals called BIT and MI. These can cause skin allergies in some people.

Does this affect me? If you use this mascara in the Netherlands, you might have a skin reaction. Stop using it right away.

What should I do? Throw the mascara away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have redness, itching, or swelling on your eyelids.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains the preservative benzisothiazolinone (BIT) (measured value: 4.7 mg/kg) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 166 mg/kg). BIT and MI are sensitizing agents and may cause allergic skin reactio · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 3, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/244994

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What is this product recall alert about?
MAX & MORE — Volumizing & Lengthen Mascara. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains the preservative benzisothiazolinone (BIT) (measured value: 4.7 mg/kg) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value 166 mg/kg). BIT and MI are sensitizing agents and may cause al...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 3, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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