EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product “Caro white” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0648/15
Summary
null According to the label, the product contains hydroquinone, which may cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening product
- Name / model
- Caro white · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 6181100531008
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening cream in 30 ml white plastic tube with orange, green and white inscriptions and orange cap.
What is the risk?
- null According to the label, the product contains hydroquinone, which may cause 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2015
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