EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Maxi Light “Crème éclaircissante et purifiante [lightening and purifying cream] 325 ml” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1915/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Maxi Light
- Brand
- Maxi Light
- Name / model
- Crème éclaircissante et purifiante [lightening and purifying cream] 325 ml · GPS P :07/11 D132869 'k'
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Brown plastic pot with screw top
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it contains clobetasol propionate, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): -
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2013
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