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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0490/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 9, 2005

Hazard

Chemical risk. Despite its labelling the cream contains 3,2 % of hydroquinone, which poses health risks if used in skin products.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from distribution ordered — Other
  • Withdrawal from distribution ordered — Other

Product description

Cosmetic skin bleaching "Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème with Sunscreen - Skin Lightening cream" (Type/model: Lot N° 050217-2)Bleaching cream labelled as containing 2% of hydroquinone.

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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