EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening kit DMC “Lase Peroxide Flex 6 % Tooth whitening kit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00097/21
Summary
The product contains too much sodium fluoride (measured value up to 2% by weight). At high concentrations sodium fluoride can cause spots in tooth enamel (dental fluorosis). In moderate to severe fluorosis, teeth are also weakened and suffer permanent physical damage. Chronic over-absorption of sodium fluoride can cause hardening of bones, calcification of ligaments, and buildup on teeth. Excessive intake of sodium…
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
- Kit contain four infusion bottles and four syringes. Two syringes are empty and two of them include substance. Infusion bottles include: Hydrogen peroxide, thickener, diluent and sodium bicarbonate. Syringes include: Light-curing gingival barrier and desensitizer.
What is the risk?
- The product contains too much sodium fluoride (measured value up to 2% by weight). At high concentrations sodium fluoride can cause spots in tooth enamel (dental fluorosis). In moderate to severe fluorosis, teeth are also weakened and suffer permanent physical damage. Chronic over-absorption of sodium fluoride can cause hardening of bones, calcification of ligaments, and buildup on teeth. Excessive intake of sodium fluoride can also be toxic if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and causes skin irritation. 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: 17/12/2020
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗