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A12/0004/16

Skin lightening product

Caring · Body Treat / MAXITONER Clarifying Skin Beautifying Cream

CosmeticsChemical
Country of origin
Nigeria
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
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Requirements breached

The product contains hydroquinone (value indicated on the product: 1.8% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 26 November 2015

Product

Description
Skin lightening cream supplied in cardboard box with orange front and white text.
Brand
Caring
Model / type
BN 019
Batch
Unknown

Original source

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

Alert number
A12/0004/16 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2016-002
Published
5 January 2016
Corrigendum
Notification A12/0660/15 published on the Report no. 21/2015 has been modified at the request of the notifying authority.

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