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Skin lightening cream

Safety Gate Alert A12/01220/20

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countrySE
Country of originPK
CategoryCosmetics

Risk description

The product contains mercury (measured value: 16.8 g/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 15/01/2020