SR/00884/2624 March 2026

Skin lightening cream

Kohinoor Chemical Co · Tibet Snow Cream

Country of origin: Pakistan
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: No

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What is the danger

The product contains mercury (measured value: 85.92 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

Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 14 January 2026

Product

Description: Skin lightening cream.
Packaging: Green and gold coloured cardboard box.
Brand: Kohinoor Chemical Co

Original source

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

Alert number: SR/00884/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-12
Published: 24 March 2026
Modified: 24 March 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/00900/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the adopted measures. Notification SR/00859/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been withdrawn.