EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream Dream Cosmetics “Caro White” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00856/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. 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 — Dream Cosmetics
- Brand
- Dream Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Caro White
- Barcode
- 618110053000161811005300186181100530056
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening beauty cream.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2022
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