3-Colour Face and Body Paint recalled due to chemical hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to Amazon.ca for a full refund.
Affected products
This recall involves 3-Colour Face and Body Paint.
Issue
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled product contains lead above the impurity limits outlined in the Guidance on Heavy Metal Impurities in Cosmetics.
As of August 20, 2024 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return to Amazon.ca for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact the company WenJin by email at wenjin13430320531@163.com.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 85 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 14, 2023 to August 8, 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
Taizhou Weihuan Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
Zhejian
China
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