Kinston Make-up Bag Recall: Excess DEHP Phthalate (November 2026)
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A Kinston make-up bag has been withdrawn from the market after an EU Safety Gate alert from Luxembourg. The blue plastic and black edging contain an excessive concentration of the phthalate DEHP. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. The alert rates it a serious risk.
Is my product affected?
The product is a blue, glossy cosmetic pouch with a decorative charm in the shape of lips and a lipstick. It has a zipper closure and a small handle. It comes attached to a white plastic tag.
The alert lists model number AC-11002BU and barcode 3661611906463. The product’s country of origin is the People’s Republic of China.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kinston |
| Product | Make-up bag |
| Model numbers | AC-11002BU |
| UPC / barcode | 3661611906463 |
| Safety Gate alert | SR/03087/26 |
What’s the hazard
The blue plastic of the bag and the black edging contain Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP). The measured value is 17% by weight. This phthalate may harm health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. The alert classifies the risk as serious.
What to do
The measure taken is the withdrawal of the product from the market. It was ordered to the retailer.
Which countries
Luxembourg notified the alert. Safety Gate alerts list measures taken in the notifying country, so this is not a full list of where the product was sold.
Source
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission), alert SR/03087/26.
From our recall records
This is the first Kinston recall in our records (we track EU Safety Gate notices since October 2005). Regulators issued 50 Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery recalls in the 30 days up to this notice. That counts every notice we received, not only the ones written up here.
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