EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening strips Crest “Crest 3D White Whitestrips - Supreme Flexfit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0829/17
Summary
null The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration up to 10% 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
- 42 individually packed teeth whitening strips (1 strip for upper teeth, 1 strip for lower teeth), sold online to consumers. Unregistered import by third party distributor. The manufacturer did not produce it for direct distribution to consumers in the EU.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration up to 10% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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