Skin lightening cream

Monobenzone · Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %

CosmeticsChemical

Country of origin: India
Notifying country: Sweden
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin.

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: Other

Product

Description: Skin lightening cream
Brand: Monobenzone
Barcode: 20198868

Original source

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

Alert number: A12/01315/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-23
Published: 8 June 2023
Modified: 8 June 2023

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