EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product Qei+ Paris “Active Efficacité Extrême Lait Corporel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0229/16
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone which causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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HazardChemical
Notified byIreland
Country of originUnknown
Intended forConsumer
Product
Skin-lightening product — Qei+ Paris
- Brand
- Qei+ Paris
- Name / model
- Active Efficacité Extrême Lait Corporel
- Batch number(s)
- 098864005125; Batch Number 101582
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening body milk with shea butter supplied in 500 ml white plastic bottle with a white plastic cap. A label is printed on the bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone which causes skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products 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: 13/11/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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