EU Safety Gate Alert
Eyeliner Recall Summary Barry M has recalled a 1.2g Lightening Bolt eyeliner product distributed in Denmark because it contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, a chemical related to PFOA that is restricted under EU regulations due to health and environmental concerns. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation and REACH Regulation. Distributors in Denmark have been ordered to stop selling the product as of February 27, 2025.
- Recalling firm
- Barry M
- Product
- Eyeliner, 1.2 g, colour variant: Lightening bolt . The product is wrapped in plastic. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
- Reason
- The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation and the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-06-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DK
- Distribution
- Denmark
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0840ac1b-095f-4091-9a74-7d140d9971ba