EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening product "Teeth whitening pen" my green — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0637/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 35% carbamide peroxide exceeding the permitted level.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
- 1 silver coloured teeth whitening pen (12.5 cm) attached to printed cardboard (14 cm x 10 cm) with clear sticky tape.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 35% carbamide peroxide exceeding the permitted level.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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