EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening milk Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris “Lait Éclaircissant - Energie - Lightening Milk” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03597/25
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 6.2%), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Moreover, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the…
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Product
Skin lightening milk — Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Brand
- Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Name / model
- Lait Éclaircissant - Energie - Lightening Milk
- Batch number(s)
- S200106 S200126
- Barcode
- 3045621624522
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening product, 500 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 6.2%), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Moreover, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. 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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