Freckle Cream - Stillman’s Freckle Cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1399/09 |
| Brand | Stillman’s. |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Model Number | Unknown. |
| Published | 30 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.