EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Kohinoor Chemical Co “Tibet Snow Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00884/26
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: 85.92 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream — Kohinoor Chemical Co
- Brand
- Kohinoor Chemical Co
- Name / model
- Tibet Snow Cream
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream.
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: 85.92 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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