EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body lotion Classic Gold — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00636/26
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2.8% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.006% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not…
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Product
Body lotion — Classic Gold
- Brand
- Classic Gold
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Body lotion, 300 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2.8% by weight) and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.006% by weight), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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