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Skin lightening cream with lemon – Chabine

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 7 Aug 2008In the weekly report of 8 Aug 2008 (week 31, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening cream with lemon
Brand
Chabine
Brand as notified
CHABINE
Type / model
Unknown
Description
The white cardboard box with text in brown and red logo ('C') contains a white tube (50 ml). The packaging bears the following warnings: “Avoid any contact with the eyes or the mucous membranes. If irritation occurs, consult your doctor. Do not use on children aged less than 12 years. Keep out of children's reach.” Hydroquinone is mentioned in the list of ingredients.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains hydroquinone.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market
Notifying country
Belgium
Country of origin
France
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0857/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0857/08Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0857/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0857/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-31 (XML)
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