EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream My Cosmetics “Mega White Herbal Beauty Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00559/26
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: 2900 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 — My Cosmetics
- Brand
- My Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Mega White Herbal Beauty Cream
- Batch number(s)
- 580707
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream. Product sold online, in particular via thebeautywell.org.
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: 2900 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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