EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Clairmen “Lightening Program for Men” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1390/18
Summary
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 1.0% by weight). Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation and is not considered safe when used on large areas of skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics regulation.
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Product
- Beige, perfumed, skin lightening body lotion, packed in a plastic bottle with label, foil seal and screw cap.
What is the risk?
- The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 1.0% by weight). Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation and is not considered safe when used on large areas of skin.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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