T50T35 Professional Use Peel
| Alert Number | A12/00219/22 |
| Brand | MCCM |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Published | 4 February 2022 |
Risk Description
The product does not contain the appropriate instructions for use and warnings. Furthermore, the product is sold as a skin peeler but its list of ingredients mentions thioglycolic acid, which is authorised as a rinse-off substance for use on hair only. Thioglycolic acid is a skin sensitizer and may cause injuries when applied directly on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/11/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 19/11/2021
Product Description
Skin peeling product listing thioglycolic acid as one of its ingredients, and sold with the intention to treat skin-related conditions by professionals.