The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Category
Cosmetics
Product
Body Lotion
Brand
Bio Skincare
Name
Hand and Body Papaya Skin Whitening Lotion
Type / number of model
Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: Batch number
30408; Bar code: 5060040701065
Risk type
Chemical
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylisochlorothiazolinone (MCI) are listed in the product ingredients. MCI/MI are not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products.
MI and MCI are sensitizing agents and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators
Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)
Description
Hand and body skin-whitening lotion in a 400ml white bottle.
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Alert submitted by
Ireland
Risk level
Serious
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