EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Angel Cosmetics “Caro light lightening oil” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00555/26
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 2% by weight), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Skin lightening cream — Angel Cosmetics
- Brand
- Angel Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Caro light lightening oil
- Batch number(s)
- LI3 16395C
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream, 50 ml. Product sold online, in particular via duabaafro.co.uk.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 2% by weight), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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