EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product New Face “Whitening cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00090/19
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: 25400 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- <Skin whitening cream sold in a small pink plastic jar.
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: 25400 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2019
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