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Méti'cée. skin lightening product "lightening beauty lotion — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 14, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Méti'cée. skin lightening product "lightening beauty lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the ingredient hydroquinone, as declared on the label, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product description

White bottle and cap with a red label and black print. The packaging bears the list of ingredients and indications in French and English. Volume: 250 ml.

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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