EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening body lotion Clinic Clear “Whitening Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01873/23
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening body lotion — Clinic Clear
- Brand
- Clinic Clear
- Name / model
- Whitening Body Lotion
- Batch number(s)
- 006947
- Barcode
- 6181100284225
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening body lotion, 500 ml.Fabrication date: 11/20.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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