EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Lightening Beauty Lotion Carolight — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0256/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone as declared on the label.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- White and orange plastic bottle with orange screw cap and orange characters. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications concernings its benefits to the skin and warnings "Contains Hydroquinone. Keep out of reach of children.” (in Portuguese, French and English). Volume 300 ml.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone as declared on the label.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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