MERANINI Tretinoin Gel USP skin care gel — chemical risk
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Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains retinoic acid (tretinoin), which should be prescribed by and used under the supervision of a practitioner and is forbidden in cosmetic products.Retinoic acid is teratogenic and can lead to embryopathy and affect or kill the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (03/06/2021)
Product description
20 grams of gel advertised as for skin care. The product was also sold online.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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