EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Biocarrot “Lightening Body Lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00517/20
Summary
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.06 % by weight), which is a corticosteroid that requires medical prescription. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 250 ml of skin lightening body lotion with carrot oil and fruit acid.
What is the risk?
- The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.06 % by weight), which is a corticosteroid that requires medical prescription. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2019
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