Eyeliner Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

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Recall Information Record: Barry M Eyeliner
Database Entry ID: SR/01724/26
Date of Record: Based on measure entry into force 27/02/2025

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, issued by the notifying country Denmark, concerns a specific Eyeliner product sold under the brand name Barry M. The product has been identified as posing a risk to the environment and human health due to the presence of a restricted chemical substance. The recall was initiated by the distributor, who was ordered to stop sales of the product. The measure entered into force on 27 February 2025.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Eyeliner
– Brand: Barry M
– Specific Variant: Colour variant “Lightening bolt”
– Net Weight: 1.2 g
– Packaging Description: The product is wrapped in plastic.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown
– Notifying Country: Denmark
– Case Number: SR/01724/26

3. Hazard Information
The product has been classified as a Serious risk under the category of Environment.
– Danger Identified: The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a compound related to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
– Risk Description: PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the environment.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation and the REACH Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action such as returning the product to a store. The official measure ordered by the notifying country is a Stop of sales. Consumers who have purchased the “Lightening bolt” colour variant of the Barry M Eyeliner (1.2 g) should check the product packaging for any identifying information. As the measure is a stop of sales, consumers are advised to discontinue use of the product and contact the distributor or retailer where the product was purchased for further instructions regarding disposal or return. Specific instructions for consumers are not detailed in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the relevant authority is a Stop of sales.
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Distributor
– Category of measure: Stop of sales
– Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
– Type of economic operator taking the notified measure: Distributor
– Category of measure taken: Stop of sales
– Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or other consumer-facing remedy. The measure is directed at the distributor to cease further sales of the product.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Authority Reference: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
– Case Number: SR/01724/26
– Full Alert Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099259
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer or distributor from whom they purchased the product.

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