EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream P Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris “Lightening Milk” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1402/17
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.15% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening cream — P Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Brand
- P Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Name / model
- Lightening Milk
- Batch number(s)
- 0 9886490065 9 / S170197170171
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a 500ml white plastic bottle with a silver cap.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.15% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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