EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Body lotion (Fast Action) Lait Civic — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1559/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, which use is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Skin lightening product "Body lotion (Fast Action) — Lait Civic
- Brand
- Lait Civic
- Name / model
- Batch number: 175E CIV, manufacturing and expiration date: "FAB: 07/02/2011; EXP: 06/02/2014";
- Batch number(s)
- 8 057705 501600.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Beige packaging with blue characters and the list of ingredients and indications in French and English. Volume 500 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, which use is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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