EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream "Skin Light" — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0770/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
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HazardChemical
Notified byPortugal
Country of originIvory Coast
Intended forConsumer
Product
Skin lightening cream "Skin Light"
- Name / model
- Batch number CSKL, manufacturing and expiration date (Fab: MAR11; Exp: MAR13).
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange/blue characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients. Volume 250 g.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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