EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Dark spot corrector Uniparco Cosmetique “Lightup Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00957/25
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values: 5.2% and 0.01%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be applied if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does…
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Product
Dark spot corrector — Uniparco Cosmetique
- Brand
- Uniparco Cosmetique
- Name / model
- Lightup Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion
- Barcode
- 6043000036963
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Body lotion, 400 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values: 5.2% and 0.01%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be applied 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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