EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening lotion Carotone, Gandour, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour “Brightening Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00446/22
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening lotion — Carotone, Gandour, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour
- Brand
- Carotone, Gandour, Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour
- Name / model
- Brightening Body Lotion · A2-0284
- Batch number(s)
- 1034550
- Barcode
- 6182000105382
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening lotion
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. 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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