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Skin lightening product

Safety Gate Alert A12/01280/21 · Clear Essence

Report dateApril 1, 2026
Reporting countryIE
Country of originUS
CategoryCosmetics
Barcode737192001002

Risk description

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Hydroquinone (2.0%). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. 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: 05/08/2020