EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening milk Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris “Lait éclaircissant Soin Hydratant Nourrissant CAROTTE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00041/22
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 4.4% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening milk — Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Brand
- Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris
- Name / model
- Lait éclaircissant Soin Hydratant Nourrissant CAROTTE · 500 ml
- Batch number(s)
- S201292 201297
- Barcode
- 3760091560735
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Lightening milk, nourishing carrot moisturiser containing plant extracts, carrot extract and vitamin E. Product sold online, in particular via eBay under number 264848276062.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4529/Interne
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 4.4% by weight). 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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