EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product 55 H+ Paris “55 H+ Efficacité Exceptionnel Body Lotion, Strong Bleaching Treatment” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0253/15
Summary
null The product contains 3.2% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — 55 H+ Paris
- Brand
- 55 H+ Paris
- Name / model
- 55 H+ Efficacité Exceptionnel Body Lotion, Strong Bleaching Treatment · 112152
- Batch number(s)
- 9886400545
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White, printed 500 ml plastic bottle with additional label.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 3.2% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2014
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2014
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