EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening lotion “Pure Carrot Arbutin Fair & Lightening Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00257/24
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.01% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening lotion
- Name / model
- Pure Carrot Arbutin Fair & Lightening Lotion
- Batch number(s)
- 040
- Barcode
- 0805981129200
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening lotion, 450 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.01% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2024
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