EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Clairmen Lotion formula F Angel Cosmetics — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0858/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains, as declared on the label, the ingredient hydroquinone, which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive.
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Product
Skin lightening product "Clairmen Lotion formula F — Angel Cosmetics
- Brand
- Angel Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Batch number 9A26534-15; Manufacturing date (F:) 29/05/2011 and expiration date (E:) 29/05/2013;
- Batch number(s)
- 9 501101 370128.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Silver bottle with a blue cap and a picture of a man on the label. The packaging bears a list of ingredients and the indications (in Portuguese, French and English): “Contains hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose yourself to sunshine. Product color change does not affect qualit
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains, as declared on the label, the ingredient hydroquinone, which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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