EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin whitening cream “Light and natural Carotone Black spot corrector” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01645/22
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Skin whitening cream
- Name / model
- Light and natural Carotone Black spot corrector
- Barcode
- 6182000104309
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Light yellow skin lightening cream.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2022
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