EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening oil “Dr SJM skincare, body whitening oil” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01561/23
Summary
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Skin lightening oil
- Name / model
- Dr SJM skincare, body whitening oil
- Batch number(s)
- BW003
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Lightening body oil. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2023
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