Pure Whitening

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pure Whitening
Alert NumberA12/1139/14
BrandEIL Menovate
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberLot: 005/2011
Published1 August 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.35%), prohibited in cosmetics.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 08/07/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/07/2014

Product Description

Whitening and hydrating lotion, supplied in white plastic bottle of 350ml and sold in foldable cardboard box.

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