EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Monobenzone “Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01315/23
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream — Monobenzone
- Brand
- Monobenzone
- Name / model
- Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %
- Barcode
- 20198868
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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