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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0722/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 10, 2006

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains glucocorticoid betamethasone dipropionate (0.033g/100g) the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetics Directive.

Measures taken

  • Seizure of products by the authority — Other

Product description

Prosone gel “NICHBEN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES”, 30ml (medicine sold as a cosmetic product, skin lightener based on glucocorticoids)

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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