EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Body milk Larissa “Lait de Beaute Carotte” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0777/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxy benzene), the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- Moisturizing body milk in an orange plastic bottle with gold, green, white and black characters and orange cap. Volume 250 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxy benzene), the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 03/06/2013
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