EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream H Cosmetics, New Light “Zaban Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01061/21
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, New Light
- Brand
- H Cosmetics, New Light
- Name / model
- Zaban Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 3563560820 082027Expiry date: 08 2027Mfg.Date: 08 20
- Barcode
- 6181100422955
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a 47 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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