Lait éclaricissant - Extra Whitening Lotion

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lait éclaricissant - Extra Whitening Lotion
Alert NumberA12/00269/20
BrandWhite Express
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginCongo
Published28 February 2020

Risk Description

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.9 %). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer. 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Skin lightening cream.

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