EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Gold Skin “Gold Skin Clarifying Body Lotion with Snail Slime” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01151/21
Summary
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value 0.02% by weight). This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin lightening cream
What is the risk?
- The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value 0.02% by weight). This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. 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): Product detained at customs. A permanent formal decision is planned but not yet taken
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2020
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