Whitening pearl beauty & spot removing suite

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Whitening pearl beauty & spot removing suite
Alert NumberA12/0801/13
BrandOrient Pearl
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginTaiwan
Model NumberUnknown
Published5 July 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a mercury compound (12000 mg/kg) as skin whitening substance. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/08/2012

Product Description

Skin-lightening product in pink and white cardboard box.

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