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Skin lightener – Fair & White

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 15 May 2008In the weekly report of 16 May 2008 (week 19, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightener
Brand
Fair & White (8 alerts)
Type / model
Purity Crème Éclaircissant + Purifiant (Fade Cream + Purifying effect), 200 ml, 6.76 fl. oz., EAN 3425128344060
Description
White, perfumed cream. Folding box with inscription and stamp mark, covered in colourless, transparent film. Jar made of opaque, white plastic with a blue plastic screw-cap.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.9% of hydroquinone, the use of which is associated with harmful effects. Prolonged use of hydroquinone on large skin areas can endanger human health.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Austria
Country of origin
France
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0543/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0543/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-19 (XML)
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