Lightening Body Lotion without Hydroquinone
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00940/20 |
| Brand | Bio Claire |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Barcode | 6 181100 232165 |
| Published | 3 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 0.81 %). 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 Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
350 ml of skin lightening body cream.