Skin lightener
Fair & White
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- France
- Notifying country
- Austria
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.9% of hydroquinone, the use of which is associated with harmful effects. Prolonged use of hydroquinone on large skin areas can endanger human health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- White, perfumed cream. Folding box with inscription and stamp mark, covered in colourless, transparent film. Jar made of opaque, white plastic with a blue plastic screw-cap.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0543/08 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2008-19
- Published
- 15 May 2008
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-13596
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