EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Dental bleaching system “44% Peroxide Dental Bleaching System Oral Gel-teeth Whitening Agent (10/6/4/3pc Set)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00538/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value 44% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Dental bleaching system
- Name / model
- 44% Peroxide Dental Bleaching System Oral Gel-teeth Whitening Agent (10/6/4/3pc Set)
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Teeth whitening gel kit with blue gel. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value 44% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2023
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