EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Lightening Body Cream wit Charms Carrot — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0150/12
Summary
null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone, not 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 "Lightening Body Cream wit — Charms Carrot
- Brand
- Charms Carrot
- Name / model
- Batch number: u/CCH, manufacturing and expiration date: “FAB: 03/11, EXP: 03/13”.
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White and orange labelled plastic bottle with orange screw top. Volume 300 ml. The packaging bears information in English and French.
What is the risk?
- null This product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone, not 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.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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