EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product Supreme White Paris “Body Lotion Revelation - Toning care” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1395/17
Summary
null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5% 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 — Supreme White Paris
- Brand
- Supreme White Paris
- Name / model
- Body Lotion Revelation - Toning care
- Batch number(s)
- 3 760212790102
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin whitening cream in a 500ml bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5% 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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