EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product Roop Rang, SJ ENTERPRISES PAKISTAN “Chandni Whitening Cream, Removes Acne, Wrinkles Pimples, Dark Spots & Dark Circles” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00330/21
Summary
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 15590 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-lightening product — Roop Rang, SJ ENTERPRISES PAKISTAN
- Brand
- Roop Rang, SJ ENTERPRISES PAKISTAN
- Name / model
- Chandni Whitening Cream, Removes Acne, Wrinkles Pimples, Dark Spots & Dark Circles
- Batch number(s)
- Manufacturing date 02/2020; expiry 02/2022
- Barcode
- 0 639072 227208
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Cosmetic product, cream with skin-lightening and skin-conditioning effect
What is the risk?
- The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 15590 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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