Whitening cream - POP popular facial cream with AHA
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0954/09 |
| Brand | POP |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | EAN 8853318 000833 |
| Published | 24 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains approximately 1% mercury (approximately 3% mercury compound) as a skin-whitening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pink plastic round container in a pink and white box including a description of the product. Content: 4 grams.