EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Teeth whitening strips Crest “Crest® 3D WHITESTRIPS” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00917/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: up to 9.19 % by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- A set of 40 strips for dental whitening treatment. Product is sold also online. Expiration date: FE/2024.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: up to 9.19 % by weight). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/04/2023
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