Lightening cream - Aufhellercreme, Fair&White - Creme Eclaircissante - Whitening Cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lightening cream - Aufhellercreme, Fair&White - Creme Eclaircissante - Whitening Cream
Alert Number0805/10
BrandFair & White
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginFrance
Model NumberEAN: 3 425123 645391
Published21 May 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.2 ± 0.2% of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening agent.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Information to consumers by the dealer.Date of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Information to consumers by the dealer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Folding box with label, 50 ml/1.7 fl.oz opaque, white-painted metal tube, white plastic screw-top, single-colour printed text.

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