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Skin lightening cream “Q-nic care whitening underarm cream”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 22 Feb 2023In the weekly report of 24 Feb 2023 (week 8, 2023)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening cream
Name
Q-nic care whitening underarm cream
Description
Skin lightening cream. Product also sold online.
Risk
The product contains mercury (measured value: 4840 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 does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Import rejected at border · ordered on the importer · from 6 Feb 2023
Notifying country
Sweden
Country of origin
Thailand
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00348/23Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00348/23
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00348/23
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2023-8 (XML)
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