EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product DMK “Alpha Fade Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1932/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.5 % of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- A white plastic bottle containing 80 ml (2 fl oz) skincare lotion (skin lightener for normal or oily skin). Best Before 01/14.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.5 % of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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