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Skin-lightening cream

Safety Gate Alert A12/00432/22 · Fairness

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countrySE
Country of originUN
CategoryCosmetics

Risk description

The product contains hydroquinone (declared value 2% by weight) which can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. It also contains mometasone (declared value 0,10% by weight). Mometasone is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skinirritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with 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: Unknown