EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Clinic Clear “Whitening Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0501/18
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 3.1% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream — Clinic Clear
- Brand
- Clinic Clear
- Name / model
- Whitening Body Lotion
- Batch number(s)
- 005474
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a plastic bottle with adhesive labels and plastic screw top.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 3.1% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 16/03/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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