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Skin-lightening product

Safety Gate Alert A12/00102/20 · Clear Essence

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countryAT
Country of originUS
CategoryCosmetics
Barcode7 37192 00100 2

Risk description

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.42 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and might cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/12/2019