EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream “Infini clear” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01571/25
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream
- Name / model
- Infini clear
- Batch number(s)
- L11C30492
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream, 300 ml. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/04/2025
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