Whitening cream - POP popular facial cream with AHA

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Whitening cream - POP popular facial cream with AHA
Alert Number0954/09
BrandPOP
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginThailand
Model NumberEAN 8853318 000833
Published24 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.

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