EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening lotion "Whitening cream" Fair & White — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0085/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.9% hydroquinone, which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Skin-lightening lotion "Whitening cream" — Fair & White
- Brand
- Fair & White
- Name / model
- Batch 1FW07165
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Tube of skin-lightening cream - 50 ml - packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.9% hydroquinone, which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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