Bleach Cream - Skin Whitening Cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product:  Bleach Cream - Skin Whitening Cream
Alert NumberA12/0581/14
BrandMEDICAM
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginPakistan
Model Number14016207-001
Published18 April 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains mercury (38 800 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risksDate of entry into force: 13/02/2014

Product Description

The cream is packaged in a folding box with printed label. The cream pot is made of white transparent plastic with screw top, printed in several colours.

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