EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening pen “10 pc Teeth Whitening Pen Teeth Whitening Agent” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00539/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value up to 2,76% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Teeth whitening pen
- Name / model
- 10 pc Teeth Whitening Pen Teeth Whitening Agent
- Batch number(s)
- 05/05/2022 2022/04/10
- Barcode
- 6973897645552
- Category
- Cosmetics
- 3 ml white plastic pen, with blue label around center. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide (measured value up to 2,76% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2023
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