
Skin lightening cream
Paw paw · Lait clarifiant, papaye
CosmeticsChemical
- Notifying country
- Sweden
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might cause cancer.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 9 April 2025
Product
- Description
- Yellow skin lightening cream.
- Packaging
- Yellow and white plastic bottle with a cap.
- Brand
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- SR/01838/25 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2025-20
- Published
- 13 May 2025
- Modified
- 24 July 2025
- Corrigendum
- Notification SR/00293/25 has been withdrawn at the request of the notifying authority following retesting of the product.
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