Lightening beauty cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00082/19 |
| Brand | PERFECT WHITE |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Published | 10 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains betamethasone (measured value: 1,93 mg/kg). Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to reproductive and endocrine problems.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
300 ml of skin lightening cream in a small white plastic jar with picture of a naked woman's back and a mint green screw cap.