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Skin lightening cream – Monobenzone “Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 8 Jun 2023In the weekly report of 9 Jun 2023 (week 23, 2023)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening cream
Brand
Monobenzone
Name
Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %
Barcode
20198868
Barcodes listed
20198868 (official alert record)
Description
Skin lightening cream
Risk
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Notifying country
Sweden
Country of origin
India
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01315/23Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01315/23Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01315/23Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01315/23
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01315/23
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2023-23 (XML)
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