Chemical

0490/05

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Case number
0490/05
Category
Cosmetics
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Country of origin
Canada
Published
2005-09-09

⚠️ Risk

Chemical risk. Despite its labelling the cream contains 3,2 % of hydroquinone, which poses health risks if used in skin products.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from distribution ordered.Date of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from distribution ordered.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Cosmetic skin bleaching "Clear Essence Medicated Fade Crème with Sunscreen - Skin Lightening cream" (Type/model: Lot N° 050217-2)Bleaching cream labelled as containing 2% of hydroquinone.
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