EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL “Crème B.S.C - Black Spot Corrector” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0005/16
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.83% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL
- Brand
- Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL
- Name / model
- Crème B.S.C - Black Spot Corrector
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 6182000104309Lot number: D196844 "S"
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream in a small yellow and orange jar of 30ml. The product is supplied in yellow and orange outer box.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.83% by weight). Hydroquinone can 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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