EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Laboratoire Pharmaplus, Qei+ Paris “Active Performance Multi-action - Moisturising Toning Cream-Gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1437/15
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 3.7 % by weight) which causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Laboratoire Pharmaplus, Qei+ Paris
- Brand
- Laboratoire Pharmaplus, Qei+ Paris
- Name / model
- Active Performance Multi-action - Moisturising Toning Cream-Gel · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 098864005187
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Tube of 30 ml skin lightening cream-gel supplied in a white cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 3.7 % by weight) which causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/07/2015
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