EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Clear Essence “Platinum Skin Beautifying Milk Maxi-Tone” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01280/21
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Hydroquinone (2.0%). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Skin lightening product — Clear Essence
- Brand
- Clear Essence
- Name / model
- Platinum Skin Beautifying Milk Maxi-Tone
- Batch number(s)
- #190812-1 EF141Expiry date: 08/21
- Barcode
- 737192001002
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening body Lotion. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Hydroquinone (2.0%). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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