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1. Fruchtsäure (fruit acid) 80%; 2. Glycolsäure - Fruchtsäure (Glycolic acid – fruit acid) 75% peeling product — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 31, 2014
Photo from the official notice: 1. Fruchtsäure (fruit acid) 80%; 2. Glycolsäure - Fruchtsäure (Glycolic acid – fruit acid) 75% peeling product — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: 1. Fruchtsäure (fruit acid) 80%; 2. Glycolsäure - Fruchtsäure (Glycolic acid – fruit acid) 75% peeling product — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The products have high concentrations of lactic acid (up to 62%) and have a low pH value (0.2). High concentrations of lactic acid have a strong irritant or even corrosive effect.The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (13/10/2014)

Product description

Cosmetic product for peeling made of fruit acid and a mix of glycolic acid with fruit acid respectively. The product is supplied in brown glass bottles (30ml and 10ml) with a black plastic screw lid, an adhesive label and instructions for use.

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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