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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0429/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 21, 2006

Hazard

According to the laboratory tests, the notified product contains betametasone dipropionate (0.057%).This product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive which forbids the use of glucocorticoids in cosmetics.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary destruction of the product by the retailer — Other

Product description

Skin lightener based on glucocorticoids “BENEKS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.”Type/number of model: N° DE LOT « E0337, MFG: 12/2004 EXP : 12/2009.

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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