Cream with lycopene

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Cream with lycopene
Alert NumberA12/1936/19
BrandBeauty Clinic
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPakistan
Published13 December 2019

Risk Description

The product contains mercury (measured value: 11200 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.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 16/10/2019

Product Description

Skin whitening cream packed in a beige cardboard box with a picture of the female model.

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