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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0491/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 11, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of chronic mercury poisoning if used over an extended period. Sample contains 5.0% of a mercury compound.Since skin lighteners are used over extended periods, the possibility of chronic mercury poisoning must be taken into account. The product is harmful to health.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Skin lightener “Stillman’s Skin Bleach Cream”

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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