EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Teashop “Abu Walad extra whitening cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00560/26
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
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Product
- Skin lightening cream.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 2% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. 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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