EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Fair and White, Miss White “Lait eclaircissant / Lightening body lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1662/19
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.4 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Fair and White, Miss White
- Brand
- Fair and White, Miss White
- Name / model
- Lait eclaircissant / Lightening body lotion
- Batch number(s)
- 877917004502BN56587
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 100 ml of lightening body lotion in a pink bottle with a golden cap.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.4 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2019
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