EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream "Skin Lightening Serum" Clear Essence — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0399/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 2% by weight of hydroquinone which may have carcinogenic effects. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening cream "Skin Lightening Serum" — Clear Essence
- Brand
- Clear Essence
- Name / model
- EAN: 7 37192 10000 2 LOT: 100301-1, EXP: 03/12
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Folding cardboard box containing a plastic bottle with a piston pump, 15 ml
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 2% by weight of hydroquinone which may have carcinogenic effects. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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