Skin lightening cream
Safety Gate Alert A12/01561/20
Risk description
The product contains mercury (measured value: 5.38 mg/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 contains clobetasol (measured value: 0.06 % by weight) which is a corticosteroid that requires medical prescription. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown