EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening product Dazzling White “Instant whitening pen” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1105/18
Summary
The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration: 7.9% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. This product does not comply with the cosmetic regulation.
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Product
Teeth whitening product — Dazzling White
- Brand
- Dazzling White
- Name / model
- Instant whitening pen
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Brush-pen for teeth whitening purpose in a blister pack. The product has been sold on the WISH marketplace. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the the WISH marketplace).
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration: 7.9% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. This product does not comply with the cosmetic regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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