Lightening Body Cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lightening Body Cream
Alert NumberA12/01586/20
BrandBio Claire
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginIvory Coast
Published27 November 2020

Risk Description

The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 0.80 %). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/11/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 05/11/2020

Product Description

Skin-lightening product in the form of a white cream. It is intended to come into contact with the skin in order to change its appearance (skin-brightening).

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