EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product L'Abidjanaise “L'Abidjanaise -Treating Lightening Complexion Oil” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1416/12
Summary
null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, 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
Skin lightening product — L'Abidjanaise
- Brand
- L'Abidjanaise
- Name / model
- L'Abidjanaise -Treating Lightening Complexion Oil · Expiration and manufacturing dates: FAB:06/01/2012, EXP:05/01/2015.Batch number: LOT:223HE ABJ
- Batch number(s)
- 6 186000 034550
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White and orange plastic bottle with white cap and green and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and the indications: "Fabriqué en CI" in French and English. Content: 125 ml.
What is the risk?
- null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, 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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