The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/00269/20
Category
Cosmetics
Product
Skin lightening product
Brand
White Express
Name
Lait éclaricissant - extra whitening lotion
Type / number of model
Unknown
Barcode
3700607904004
Batch number
U53
Risk type
Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 3.9%). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: importer)
Import rejected at border
Description
Skin lightening cream.
Packaging description
Packaged in a white plastic bottle, and shrinkwrapped. Net 500 ml.
Country of origin
Congo
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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