Chemical

0556/06

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Case number
0556/06
Category
Cosmetics
Barcode
060303-2
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Country of origin
Canada
Published
2006-09-01

⚠️ Risk

This product poses a risk of skin irritation because it contains hydroquinone at a concentration of 1.7% w.w. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Skin lightening cream “Clear Essence Skin Beautifying Milk”Expiry date: 03/08.Labelled as containing hydroquinone 2.0% amongst other ingredients. Also labelled “Purpose - Skin Lightener”. Splash-board and basket are of blue plastic.
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