Skin-lightening product
Safety Gate Alert A12/01588/20 · Cocoderm
Risk description
The product contains an unsafe amount of kojic acid (measured value: 1.18 %). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 05/11/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/11/2020