EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Babardos “PerfectToneWhite - Lightening Beauty Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0691/15
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin lightening lotion with carrot extract, 300ml in coloured bottle with orange cap. Manufacture date: 09/14, Expiry date: 09/19.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Hydroquinone causes 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2015
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