Product recallOPSS
Toy Make-Up Kits recalled over a banned ingredient
Product Recall for Toy Make-Up Kits presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Toy Make-Up Kits (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6901000020286
- 6900000020043
- 6901000020019
- 6901000020057
What to do now
Toy Make-Up Kits has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain.
- Stop applying it straight away.
- Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, burning, thinning or discolouration of the skin
- a rash
Get help urgently
- if you have used it for a long time, or have skin damage, speak to your GP or a pharmacist
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2505-0086). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Toy Make-Up Kits presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nail varnishes included in each kit contain methylisothiazolinone, which is not permitted for use in leave-on products due to skin sensitisation concerns.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
It is recommended that you cease use of these products immediately. Consumers who have purchased the products are advised to contact the distributor for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0086
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Consignment of toy make up sets for children.
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Questions
Why has Toy Make-Up Kits been recalled?
Toy Make-Up Kits has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop applying it straight away. Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.