EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth Whitening Strips Crest 3D White “Whitestrips” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01349/20
Summary
The product contains hydrogen peroxide. (measured concentration up to 7.80% 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 Strips — Crest 3D White
- Brand
- Crest 3D White
- Name / model
- Whitestrips · 1 Hour Express
- Batch number(s)
- (L)8219V445
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Dental Whitening Treatment set containing 1 upper and 1 lower teeth whitening strip.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydrogen peroxide. (measured concentration up to 7.80% 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 14/09/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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