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A12/01615/20

Skin-lightening product

Sandal · Whitening Beauty Cream

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Pakistan
Notifying country
Germany
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What is the danger

The product contains mercury (measured value: 14,65 g/kg). 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

  1. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 11 November 2020
  2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 11 November 2020

Product

Description
Skin-lightening product in the form of a face cream. It is intended to come into contact with the skin in order to change its appearance (skin-brightening).
Packaging
Plastic jar with screw top and label.
Brand
Sandal
Barcode
151973298090

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/01615/20 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2020-48
Published
26 November 2020
Modified
26 November 2020

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