EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream BENEKS' “Fashion Fair Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00376/22
Summary
The product contains clobetasol propionate (advertised concentration: 0,05% by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin-lightening cream advertised as containing clobetasol propionate.
What is the risk?
- The product contains clobetasol propionate (advertised concentration: 0,05% by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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