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Derma Innovo Ep-Derm skin cream and tonic — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 26, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Derma Innovo Ep-Derm skin cream and tonic — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Derma Innovo Ep-Derm skin cream and tonic — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Derma Innovo Ep-Derm skin cream and tonic — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Derma Innovo Ep-Derm skin cream and tonic — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The cream and liquid contain betamethasone (0,054% and 0.044% by weight respectively), a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The cream and liquid also contain triclosan, which is non-authorised in skin cream and tonics. The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (11/07/2016)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Importer (11/07/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (11/07/2016)

Product description

Ep-Derm Creme: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle; Ep-Derm Liquid: cardboard box, accompanying leaflet, pump bottle, plastic dropper.

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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