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Mitchell Group Creme Eclaircissante skin lightening product — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 27, 2013
Photo from the official notice: Mitchell Group Creme Eclaircissante skin lightening product — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydrocortisone acetate. This substance, which belongs to the glucocorticoid class, is prohibited in cosmetic products. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (04/09/2013)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (04/09/2013)

Product description

White and pink metal tube in box; best-before date 10/2014.

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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