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A12/01060/21

Skin lightening cream

AQSA Cosmetics · Shivanya Beauty Cream

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Pakistan
Notifying country
Sweden
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (measured value: 9270 mg/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. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 2 July 2021

Product

Description
Skin-lightening cream in a jar.
Packaging
The product is sold in a white round plastic jar, with a white and blue cardboard outer packaging.
Brand
AQSA Cosmetics
Barcode
6000980911049
Batch
Exp.Date: Sep 2023Mfg.Date: Sep 2020

Original source

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

Alert number
A12/01060/21 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2021-29
Published
7 September 2021
Modified
7 September 2021
Corrigendum
A12/01060/21: the measures taken were updated at the request of the notifying Member State.

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