Lightening body cream without hydroquinone
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0564/19 |
| Brand | Bio Claire |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Model Number | D244305, Natural Bio-Végétal Activator |
| Published | 5 April 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.01 % by weight). Clobetasol 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/12/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/12/2018
Product Description
320 ml of skin whitening body cream sold in a white plastic jar.