EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lotion Niuma “Skin lightening lotion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01550/24
Summary
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetic products.HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. 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
- Whitish cream for application on the skin
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetic products.HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2024
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