EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Body Clear “Lightening body lotion - new life” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1453/14
Summary
null The product contains 4,5 % 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 — Body Clear
- Brand
- Body Clear
- Name / model
- Lightening body lotion - new life · Ean 6181100 280586
- Batch number(s)
- FAB 04/04/13; EXP 03/04/16
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White plastic bottle with orange screw cap, content 500 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 4,5 % 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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