EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Gel Crème Eclaircissant i Fair & White — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0802/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 9.6% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
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Product
Skin lightening product "Gel Crème Eclaircissant i — Fair & White
- Brand
- Fair & White
- Name / model
- GTIN: 3425123645322 3B02, "EXP : 05/08"
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Opaque, white-painted metal tube, white plastic screw-top, multi-coloured print. Packaging: Folding box with printed text.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains 9.6% by weight of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
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