Whitening cream - Lightening Beauty Crème
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0983/08 |
| Brand | G&G |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Model Number | Batch code: 33245 (embossed on tube). The product also has the markings P:07/12/04 NPG E:06/12/07 |
| Published | 12 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.8% of hydroquinone, which is banned under the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Off-white cream in a 30g metal tube with pungent odour, inside a white and orange/peach coloured box.