EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Rapid'Clair “Super lightening - Antiseptic soap” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0003/16
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 1.99% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin lightening product — Rapid'Clair
- Brand
- Rapid'Clair
- Name / model
- Super lightening - Antiseptic soap
- Batch number(s)
- Expiry date : 10/2017
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening soap contained in white cardboard box with orange text.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 1.99% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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