EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body cream Rodis “Cream Cocoa Butter Super Clarifiante & Traitante” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02533/24
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 8.1%), which is forbidden in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Light brown cream, perfumed, 500 ml. Best-before date 07/2028.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 8.1%), which is forbidden in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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