EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream “88 total white” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00343/23
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: 4100 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream
- Name / model
- 88 total white
- Barcode
- 8858955005166
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream. Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B0B4GMB7KB and B0BLK5TJB1)
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: 4100 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2023
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