EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream “Bio Claire Creme Corporelle Eclaircissante” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01561/20
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: 5.38 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 contains clobetasol (measured value: 0.06 % by weight) which is a corticosteroid that requires medical prescription. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The…
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Product
Skin lightening cream
- Name / model
- Bio Claire Creme Corporelle Eclaircissante · Skin lightening cream
- Batch number(s)
- 534098267
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: 5.38 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 contains clobetasol (measured value: 0.06 % by weight) which is a corticosteroid that requires 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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