These 13 Korean Beauty Products Are Being Recalled From The Market
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Unsafe levels of the heavy metal antimony have led to the South Korean government banning 13 cosmetics products.
Some of the products, including eyebrow pencils from 3CE and Etude House, were previously available in Hong Kong and have been taken off store shelves.
According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea, antimony at levels ranging from 10.1 parts per million (ppm) to 14.3ppm was found in the 13 products. The maximum legally permitted antimony level is 10ppm.
After the department ordered recalls of the products, Amorepacific Group, whose brands accounted for six of the products, issued an apology to customers.
Antimony is found in consumer products such as batteries and electrical appliances, and has been detected in food packaging and toys. Research has shown that chronic exposure to antimony in the air can lead to irritations of the skin, eyes and lungs. Drinking high levels of the metal in water could cause vomiting and abdominal pain.
Among the products recalled were: 3CE Slim Eyebrow Pencil (chestnut brown) and Makeheal Naked Slim Brow Pencil (shades BR0203 and YL0801); Aritaum’s Full Cover Cream Concealer and Stick Concealer; Black Monster Homme Black Erasing Pen; Etude House’s AC Clean Up Mild Concealer; Skeda Concealer; Skinfood Cherry Full Lip Liner; and XTM Style Homme for Men Easy Stick Concealer.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific brands are affected by the recall?
Which specific brands are affected by the recall?
The recalled products include items from 3CE, Makeheal, Aritaum, Black Monster Homme, Etude House, Skeda, Skinfood, and XTM Style Homme. Amorepacific Group, whose brands accounted for six of the products, has issued an apology.
Q.What health risks are associated with antimony exposure?
What health risks are associated with antimony exposure?
Research indicates that chronic exposure to antimony in the air can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Ingesting high levels of the metal in water may lead to vomiting and abdominal pain.
Q.What level of antimony was found in the recalled products?
What level of antimony was found in the recalled products?
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety found antimony levels ranging from 10.1 parts per million (ppm) to 14.3ppm in the 13 products. The legally permitted maximum level is 10ppm.
Q.Were these recalled products sold outside South Korea?
Were these recalled products sold outside South Korea?
Yes, some of the affected products, such as eyebrow pencils from 3CE and Etude House, were previously available in Hong Kong. They have since been removed from store shelves there.
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