EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream “Clear N Smooth / Skin Lightening Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1077/16
Summary
null The product contains 2.1% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream
- Name / model
- Clear N Smooth / Skin Lightening Cream
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 740939000039Batch: 021214
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White plastic jar with adhesive labels and plastic screw top, sealed with film.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 2.1% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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