Skin lightening cream "Complexion Clarifying Skin

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Skin lightening cream "Complexion Clarifying Skin
Alert Number0468/11
BrandMaxi-Tone
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberEAN 737192201686
Published27 May 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.6% of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

Skin lightening creasm in a white cardboard box with red and green characters, Active ingredient listed as "Hydroquinone 2 %", 227 g.

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