EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream H Cosmetics “El Nett Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01059/21
Summary
The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 25.0% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream — H Cosmetics
- Brand
- H Cosmetics
- Name / model
- El Nett Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 2915
- Barcode
- 6181100420302
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a 50 ml metal tube.
What is the risk?
- The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 25.0% by weight). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/07/2021
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