EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening oil Caro White — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1138/17
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.3% 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 oil — Caro White
- Brand
- Caro White
- Name / model
- Lightening Oil
- Batch number(s)
- 6181100530070; I3/37451-A
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening oil in an orange-coloured plastic bottle of 50 ml with screw top and label.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.3% 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Product was not accepted by the owner
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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