EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening gel Fleur de Lis “Papaya Brightening Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00448/22
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains isobutylparaben, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Isobutylparaben might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specifically be harmful to the male reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening gel — Fleur de Lis
- Brand
- Fleur de Lis
- Name / model
- Papaya Brightening Gel
- Batch number(s)
- 23136
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-brightening gel
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains isobutylparaben, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Isobutylparaben might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specifically be harmful to the male reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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