EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product Maxi Light “Crème Éclaircissante” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0508/18
Summary
The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 0.95% by weight). Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation.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
- Batch number(s)
- 6181100231748Lot GPS FAB: 09/15
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening body cream in a brown pot.
What is the risk?
- The product contains kojic acid (measured value: 0.95% by weight). Kojic acid can induce skin sensitisation.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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