Whitestrips SUPREME
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0328/16 |
| Brand | Crest |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 18 March 2016 |
Risk Description
null The product contains hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured concentration 12.7% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/02/2016
Product Description
Teeth whitening strips in white and blue aluminium packaging; 2 strips in each packaging. Unregistered import by third-party distributor. The manufacturer did not produce it for direct distribution to consumers in the EU.