EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream H Cosmetics, La Bamakoise “La Bamakoise Tamarin Creme” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01062/21
Summary
The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% 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, La Bamakoise
- Brand
- H Cosmetics, La Bamakoise
- Name / model
- La Bamakoise Tamarin Creme
- Batch number(s)
- 229Exp.date: 12-2026Mfg.Date: 12-19
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a 50 ml metal tube.
What is the risk?
- The product contains salicylic acid (measured value 26.1% 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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