Skin lightening cream with lemon
CHABINE
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- France
- Notifying country
- Belgium
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- The white cardboard box with text in brown and red logo ('C') contains a white tube (50 ml). The packaging bears the following warnings: “Avoid any contact with the eyes or the mucous membranes. If irritation occurs, consult your doctor. Do not use on children aged less than 12 years. Keep out of children's reach.” Hydroquinone is mentioned in the list of ingredients.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0857/08 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2008-31
- Published
- 7 August 2008
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-13908
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