
Skin-lightening product
Xian Li · Aloe Vera Freckle Cream
CosmeticsChemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- France
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product contains mercury (measured value: up to 0,38 % by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 21 November 2020
Product
- Description
- Skin-lightening cream used for freckle removal and as dark spot corrector. The cream has a dense consistency and variates in colour from white to yellow. This porduct was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
- Packaging
- Glass pot, packed in cardboard (dominant colours yellow and orange). Labelling written in Chinese characters.
- Brand
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01666/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-49
- Published
- 3 December 2020
- Modified
- 3 December 2020
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001946
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