InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : NailsUp – Nail polish
NailsUp – Nail polish
Name: Rubber Base MC 06 Sapphire Macarons
Category: 10
Date: 2025-11-07
Product Category: Cosmetics
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and p-hydroxyanisole (mequinol) which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 20/10/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Description: Nail polish, intended as a base coat. Product sold online, in particular via www.nailsup.de.
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
