Cosmetics — chemical risk (0744/06)
Hazard
These products pose a chemical risk to consumers because they contain hydroquinone (at levels of 8% in the gel, and 3.8% in the cream). Long-term use of skin creams containing hydroquinone may have harmful side-effects. These products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other
Product description
Skin whitening gel and cream “Fair & White Exclusive Whitenizer Gel Crème" (30 ml, product code B58) and "Fair & White Exclusive Whitenizer Fade Cream” (200 ml, product code L06045)
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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