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Skin lightening cream “Bio Claire Creme Corporelle Eclaircissante”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 16 Nov 2020In the weekly report of 20 Nov 2020 (week 47, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Skin lightening cream
Name
Bio Claire Creme Corporelle Eclaircissante
Type / model
Skin lightening cream
Batch
534098267
Description
Skin lightening cream
Risk
The product contains mercury (measured value: 5.38 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 contains clobetasol (measured value: 0.06 % by weight) which is a corticosteroid that requires medical prescription. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures
  • Stop of sales · ordered on the distributor
Notifying country
Sweden
Country of origin
Ivory Coast
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01561/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-47 (XML)
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