EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Angel Cosmetics “Caro Light” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0194/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone (value declared on the label up to 2% by weight).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Angel Cosmetics
- Brand
- Angel Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Caro Light · Produced in 03/2010
- Batch number(s)
- 9501101371033
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Orange and white tube with orange cap, 30 ml, containing lightening cream with carrot oil for intensive application.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone (value declared on the label up to 2% by weight).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/09/2013
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