Whitening spot removing cream

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Whitening spot removing cream
Alert NumberA12/0780/13
BrandE'Yôute
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published28 June 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a mercury compound (6900 mg/kg) as a skin-lightening 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: 06/09/2012

Product Description

Whitening spot removing cream packed in a red cardboard box with a picture of a woman's face.

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