EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening product niceEshop “Kit de 15 Pcs Blanchiment des Dents” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1099/18
Summary
The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 6% by weight). At high concentrations it causes skin irritation and it is harmful if swallowed.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- 15-piece teeth whitening kit. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the Amazon marketplace).
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 6% by weight). At high concentrations it causes skin irritation and it is harmful if swallowed.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the Amazon website
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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