EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin care gel MERANINI “Tretinoin Gel USP” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00909/21
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains retinoic acid (tretinoin), which should be prescribed by and used under the supervision of a practitioner and is forbidden in cosmetic products.Retinoic acid is teratogenic and can lead to embryopathy and affect or kill the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 20 grams of gel advertised as for skin care. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains retinoic acid (tretinoin), which should be prescribed by and used under the supervision of a practitioner and is forbidden in cosmetic products.Retinoic acid is teratogenic and can lead to embryopathy and affect or kill the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/06/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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