EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Biopharma “Rapid'Clair Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0989/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (declared value on packaging: 0.05% by weight), which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Plastic tube, 30g, with screw cap in a cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate (declared value on packaging: 0.05% by weight), which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2014
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