EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product “Skin Light” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0643/15
Summary
null According to the label, the product contains hydroquinone, which may cause skin irritation and dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin-lightening product
- Name / model
- Skin Light · Expiry date: 14/02/17, Lot no.: u/CSL 015 STD, Production date: 14/02/15
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 6043000032804
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin-lightening cream in 250 ml plastic bottle with orange cap and blue and orange inscriptions.
What is the risk?
- null According to the label, the product contains hydroquinone, which may 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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