Skin lightening cream
Skin lightening cream was recalled on 24 June 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0575/11. Chemical risk reported by The Netherlands. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.
| Alert Number | 0575/11 |
| Brand | Crusader |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | EAN code 502169000381 50 g. |
| Published | 24 June 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.2% of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Product Description
Tube of skin-lightening cream packed in a cardboard box with green and red characters and the following description: “For a lighter, brighter skin; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Skin lightening cream.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.