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🧸 Product AT PL November 11, 2022

MGA LOL SURPRISE! 18 Pieces Nail Set

Nail varnish in a colourless, transparent glass bottle; Screw cap made of white, opaque plastic, with brush.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MGA LOL SURPRISE! 18 Pieces Nail Set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains methylisothiazolinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with methylisothiazolinone can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 719565460692
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1296 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a set of 18 fake nails sold in Austria and Poland. They contain a chemical called methylisothiazolinone.

What's happening? This chemical is not allowed in products that stay on your skin. It can cause skin rashes in some people.

Does this affect me? If you bought these nails in Austria or Poland, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a rash.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains methylisothiazolinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with methylisothiazolinone can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007049

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What is this product recall alert about?
MGA LOL SURPRISE! 18 Pieces Nail Set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains methylisothiazolinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with methylisothiazolinone can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons. · Origin: People...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 11, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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