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88 total white skin lightening cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 24, 2023
Photo from the official notice: 88 total white skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: 88 total white skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: 88 total white skin lightening cream — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains mercury (measured value: 4100 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (06/02/2023)

Product description

Skin lightening cream. Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B0B4GMB7KB and ‎B0BLK5TJB1)

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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