Freckle Cream - Stillman’s Freckle Cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Freckle Cream - Stillman’s Freckle Cream
Alert Number1399/09
BrandStillman’s.
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPakistan
Model NumberUnknown.
Published30 October 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.1% of mercury which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.Two incidents reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure of the products by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Round pot with red screw-top, in red square cardboard box (70 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm approximately). “Manufactured in Pakistan (Swat). Net 28 gms. when packed”. Enclosed leaflet – directions for use (In English and Urdu). ”EZH” printed inside box.

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