EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product MEDICAM “Bleach Cream - Skin Whitening Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0581/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (38 800 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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HazardChemical
Notified byAustria
Country of originPakistan
Intended forConsumer
Product
- The cream is packaged in a folding box with printed label. The cream pot is made of white transparent plastic with screw top, printed in several colours.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (38 800 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 13/02/2014
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