EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening product Xian Li “Aloe Vera Freckle Cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01666/20
Summary
The product contains mercury (measured value: up to 0,38 % by weight). 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.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Skin-lightening cream used for freckle removal and as dark spot corrector. The cream has a dense consistency and variates in colour from white to yellow. This porduct was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains mercury (measured value: up to 0,38 % by weight). 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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