EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream Ghandour Cosmetics “Coco Care Lightening Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00255/22
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (declared value 2% 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 — Ghandour Cosmetics
- Brand
- Ghandour Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Coco Care Lightening Cream
- Barcode
- 6203003460497
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening cream with coconut oil and containing hydroquinone (2%), as declared in the list of ingredients.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (declared value 2% 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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