EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Gandour “Citro Clear skin whitening accelerator” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02174/23
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin lightening cream, 500 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/04/2023
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