EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product ClairLiss “Clair Liss Génial toning body lotion with vitamin E” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1451/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3,8 % 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
- White plastic bottle with purple/pink screw cap,content of 500 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3,8 % 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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