EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Rodis — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01457/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin whitening cream – 90 ml bottles
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2022
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