EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Mitchell Group “Creme Eclaircissante” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1302/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydrocortisone acetate. This substance, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class, is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Mitchell Group
- Brand
- Mitchell Group
- Name / model
- Creme Eclaircissante · Batch: 22003
- Batch number(s)
- 5280130501003
- Category
- Cosmetics
- White and pink metal tube in box; best-before date 10/2014.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydrocortisone acetate. This substance, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class, is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 04/09/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/09/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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