Lightening Body Cream
| Alert Number | A12/01586/20 |
| Brand | Bio Claire |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Published | 27 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).