EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Caro “Caro Light - Lightening Beauty Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1259/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Orange plastic bottle with orange cap and white characters. Volume 500 ml. Expiration and manufacturing dates: - F:19/06; - E:19/06/2016.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2014
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