Medicated Fade Crème with Sunscreen
| Alert Number | 0398/08 |
| Brand | CLEAR ESSENCE |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Lot 061109-1. Expiry date 11/08 - printed on base of tub but not on box |
| Published | 11 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.9% of hydroquinone. The product's label states that the active ingredient is 2% hydroquinone. The presence of hydroquinone contravenes Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
113.5g (4oz) white cream in a white plastic tub, inside a cardboard box. The front and back of the box have pink and cream vertical panels. The top flap of the box is pink and the bottom flap is cream. Both sides of the box are blue. The brand logo is a globe with a black lozenge across its centre containing the words Clear Essence in pink and cream lettering. The tub has a label with pink and cream panels and the same logo.