EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream L'Abidjanaise — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0105/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 7.1 % of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening agent which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Skin-lightening cream — L'Abidjanaise
- Brand
- L'Abidjanaise
- Name / model
- Batch No: 007E CR AB 08:56
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening cream in a white plastic jar with a white lid 300 gr.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 7.1 % of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening agent which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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