EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Clear - Caro Clear Origin Caro — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1107/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient “Dihydroxyl 1,4 Benzene” - also known as hydroquinone - as declared on the label. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- White and orange cardboard box. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in Portuguese, French and English. Volume 225 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient “Dihydroxyl 1,4 Benzene” - also known as hydroquinone - as declared on the label. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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